Privacy Policy
Global Open Access Journal of Science respects the importance of privacy and responsible information handling. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information that may be collected, the purposes for which such information may be used, and the general steps taken to manage communication, manuscript, and website-related data.
By using the journal website, submitting a manuscript, communicating with the editorial office, participating in peer review, or otherwise engaging with the journal, users acknowledge that certain information may be processed for journal and publication purposes.
Clear
Responsible information use
Secure
Reasonable data handling
Limited
Purpose-based processing
Respectful
User privacy awareness
Overview
This policy applies to personal and operational information provided through the journal website, manuscript submission, editorial communication, review activities, and related journal services.
- Information may be collected directly from users or through website interaction.
- Data handling is generally connected to publication, communication, administration, and site functionality.
- The journal aims to use information only for relevant and legitimate purposes.
- Users should review this policy periodically for updates.
Information We May Collect
The journal may collect information submitted voluntarily by users or generated through normal interaction with journal services and the website.
Examples of Information That May Be Collected
- Name, email address, affiliation, country, and contact details
- Author, reviewer, or editor information provided during submission or correspondence
- Manuscript files, cover letters, declarations, and supplementary materials
- Billing or invoice-related information where publication charges apply
- Basic website usage data, browser information, and cookie-related interaction data
How Information May Be Used
Information may be used to operate the journal, process manuscripts, coordinate peer review, communicate with users, maintain publication records, and support website functionality.
- To receive, review, process, and publish submitted manuscripts
- To communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers
- To manage editorial decisions, revisions, proofs, and publication workflows
- To respond to questions, support requests, or administrative matters
- To maintain operational records, website performance, and service improvement
Manuscript and Editorial Data
Manuscript-related information may include submission files, author details, reviewer reports, decision letters, revisions, proofing information, and publication metadata. Such information is generally used for editorial processing, publication administration, and scholarly recordkeeping.
- Submission materials may be stored for editorial handling and publication workflow purposes.
- Author and manuscript details may be used for indexing, metadata generation, and publication records.
- Editorial correspondence may be retained as part of manuscript history and process documentation.
- Published article information may remain publicly visible as part of the scholarly record.
Reviewer Information
Reviewer information may be collected and used to invite, assign, manage, and record peer review activities. Reviewer confidentiality is handled in accordance with journal review procedures and policy.
- Reviewer contact and expertise information may be used for peer review coordination.
- Review reports may be retained as part of editorial records.
- Reviewer identities may be handled according to the journal’s review model and confidentiality policy.
- Reviewer information is generally used only for legitimate editorial and scholarly communication purposes.
Data Sharing
The journal does not intend to share personal information unnecessarily. However, data may be shared where reasonably required for legitimate journal operations, publication workflow, technical service support, legal compliance, or scholarly publishing functions.
- Author or manuscript data may be shared with editors and reviewers for editorial purposes.
- Publication metadata may be shared with indexing services, repositories, or relevant publication systems.
- Technical service providers may process limited information in connection with website or system operation.
- Information may be disclosed where required by law, legal process, or formal obligation.
Data Storage and Security
The journal aims to manage personal and publication-related information responsibly and to take reasonable administrative and technical measures to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
- Data may be stored in website systems, submission records, communication archives, or operational files.
- Reasonable security practices may be used to protect stored information.
- No online platform can guarantee absolute security, but care is taken to protect information appropriately.
- Information may be retained for operational, administrative, legal, and scholarly record purposes.
User Rights and Requests
Users may contact the journal office regarding information correction, communication preferences, or privacy-related questions connected to their interaction with the journal.
- Users may request correction of inaccurate personal details where appropriate.
- Questions about how submitted information is used may be directed to the journal office.
- Requests may be reviewed in light of publication obligations, recordkeeping needs, and operational practicality.
- Published scholarly records may not always be removable where retention is necessary for the integrity of the academic record.
External Links
The journal website may contain links to external websites, publisher tools, indexing systems, payment systems, or third-party resources. The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices of independent external sites.
- Users should review the privacy policy of any external site they visit.
- Third-party tools may collect information under their own privacy terms.
- External links are provided for convenience, reference, or service access.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect operational, legal, editorial, technical, or website-related changes. Users are encouraged to review the current version periodically.
- Updated policy text published on the website should be considered the current version.
- Changes may clarify data handling, communication processes, or service-related practices.
- Continued use of the website or journal services may indicate acceptance of updated policy terms.
Privacy Contact
Users who have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, personal information, editorial communication records, cookies, or privacy-related requests may contact the journal office.
- Questions about personal information used in journal communication
- Requests to correct submission or contact details
- Clarification regarding cookies or website usage data
- General privacy policy questions and administrative requests
Need Privacy or Data Use Clarification?
Contact the editorial office regarding privacy-related questions, manuscript-related information, communication records, or website data use.