Privacy Statement

At Scientific Navigation, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in accordance with international data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information Collection

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses of authors, reviewers, and editors

  • IP addresses, browser types, and usage data for website performance analytics

  • Manuscript-related content and metadata submitted during the publishing process

This information is collected through user registration, manuscript submission, and interactions with our website.

2. Use of Information

The data collected is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Editorial and peer-review processing

  • Communication with users regarding their submissions and editorial decisions

  • Website maintenance, performance monitoring, and user experience improvements

  • Academic indexing and citation tracking

We do not sell, share, or distribute personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Retention

All personal data and submission records are securely stored and retained for editorial and archiving purposes. Users may request the removal of their account or data by contacting the editorial office, except where required for publication records or legal obligations.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance browsing functionality and monitor user traffic. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings if preferred.

5. Third-Party Services

Some services (e.g., indexing databases, DOI registration, analytics tools) may require limited sharing of publication metadata. No sensitive personal information is shared without user consent.

6. Your Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access and update their personal information

  • Request deletion of their data

  • Withdraw consent for communication

  • Lodge complaints with a data protection authority

Requests should be submitted to:
Email: contact@scientificnavigation.com

7. Changes to This Policy

Scientific Navigation reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement as needed. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.