Privacy Statement
Privacy Policy
The Journal of Living Systems respects the privacy of the authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Any personal data collected during the process of submission, review, and publishing will be used only for official purposes. The Journal of Living Systems is dedicated to maintaining confidentiality of all personal data.
Information That May Be Collected
| Information Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Personal Information | Name, professional title |
| Institutional Information | Affiliation and department |
| Contact Information | Email address |
| Researcher Information | ORCID iD and researcher identifiers |
| Manuscript Information | Submitted files and publication records |
| Reviewer Information | Reviewer reports and editorial correspondence |
| Communication Records | Emails related to submission and publication |
Information May Be Used To
- Process manuscript submissions.
- Manage the peer review process.
- Convey editorial decisions.
- Keep records of publications.
- Deal with queries from authors and reviewers.
- Provide better editorial and publishing services.
- Assure research and publication integrity.
Privacy Guidelines
The journal adheres to the following policies:
- Ensuring protection of personal information by using adequate safeguards.
- Confidentiality of manuscripts and peer review.
- Restricting access to authorized editorial personnel.
- Using collected information solely for legitimate publishing purposes.
- Periodically reviewing privacy practices to ensure compliance with evolving publishing standards.
By maintaining transparent and responsible privacy practices, the Journal of Living Systems seeks to build trust among authors, reviewers, and readers while supporting the integrity of scholarly communication.
