Privacy Statement

At ArtonLabs Open Science Platform and Academic Press, we are committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, readers, and all users of our publishing platform. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in accordance with academic publishing ethics and data protection standards.

1. Information Collection

We collect personal information that is necessary for the editorial and publishing processes, including but not limited to:

  • Name, institutional affiliation, and contact information (such as email address)

  • Usernames and profile information for journal accounts

  • Submitted manuscripts, review reports, and editorial comments

  • Usage data related to website interaction (e.g., access logs, analytics)

2. Purpose of Data Use

The data collected will be used solely for:

  • Managing submissions, peer review, and publication processes

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors

  • Maintaining publication records and indexing services

  • Improving website functionality and user experience

No personal information will be shared for commercial purposes or outside the scope of academic publishing.

3. Data Access and Security

Only authorized editorial staff and system administrators have access to user data.
All information is stored securely using industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our platform may use cookies to enhance usability and collect anonymized traffic statistics. Users may choose to disable cookies in their browser settings without affecting access to public content.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party indexing, archiving, or analytics services (e.g., Google Scholar, CrossRef, DOAJ) that comply with data protection standards. Personal data shared with these services are limited to what is necessary for indexing or citation tracking.

6. Data Retention

User data related to the publishing record (e.g., authorship, reviewer activity, editorial decisions) are retained permanently for purposes of scholarly record integrity. Other user data may be deleted upon request, in accordance with our data policy.

7. User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or update their personal information

  • Request removal of their account or data (where applicable)

  • Withdraw consent for optional data processing

Requests can be sent to: privacy@artonlabs.org