Privacy Policy
At Vexido Publications LLP, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, services, or publications.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information, including:
- Name, email address, phone number, and professional affiliation.
- Payment details for services such as article processing charges (APCs).
- Submission details, including manuscripts, supplementary files, and associated metadata.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We collect non-personal information, such as:
- IP addresses, browser types, and operating systems.
- Usage data, including access times and interaction with the website.
1.3 Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies are used to enhance user experience and gather usage analytics.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Manuscript Processing: Managing submissions, peer reviews, and publication workflows.
- Communication: Sending updates, notifications, and responses to inquiries.
- Payment Processing: Handling payments for APCs or other services.
- Improvement of Services: Analyzing website usage and feedback to improve functionality.
- Legal Compliance: Ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell or trade personal information. However, we may share data under these circumstances:
- With Service Providers: For hosting, payment processing, and technical support.
- During Peer Review: Manuscripts and relevant metadata may be shared with reviewers.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements or protect our rights.
- Indexing and Archiving: Article metadata may be shared with indexing platforms and repositories.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. These include:
- Secure servers and encryption for sensitive data.
- Access controls and regular system audits.
5. Retention of Data
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Manuscripts and publication data are archived indefinitely as part of the scholarly record.
6. User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your data.
- Correction: Request updates or corrections to your information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or operational constraints.
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or non-essential data collection.
7. Use of Cookies
Cookies are used to:
- Enhance user experience.
- Analyze website performance.
- Manage session-based interactions.
Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.
10. Data Breaches
In the event of a data breach, affected users will be notified promptly, and measures will be taken to mitigate risks.
11. Updates to the Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.
12. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
- Email: support@vexido.com
- Phone: +91 99755 64244
- Address: B10, 404, Bramha Majestic Co-op Society, NIBM Road, Kondhwa Khurd, Pune, MH, India 411048
Vexido Publications LLP is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal data.
