Effective Date: July, 2025

At SSJ Journals, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the personal information you entrust to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website and our publishing services. By accessing or using the SSJ Journals website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Name

• Email address

• Affiliation and institutional details

• ORCID iD

• Mailing address (if applicable)

• Payment details (only during article processing fee transactions)

Manuscript-Related Data

• Manuscript files and supplementary materials

• Authorship information

• Peer review comments and editorial communications

Technical Data

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited and duration

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for the following purposes:

• To process and review manuscript submissions

• To communicate editorial decisions and publication updates

• To facilitate peer review and editorial processes

• To comply with legal and ethical publication standards

• To improve the functionality, security, and content of our website

• To process payments related to publication charges

• To manage user accounts and author profiles

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

Data Security

SSJ Journals uses secure servers, encryption protocols, and restricted access procedures to protect your data. All manuscript and user data are stored in secure databases with role-based access. Payment data, if collected, is processed through secure, PCI-DSS-compliant payment gateways.

Cookies and Web Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, understand site usage, and improve our content. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to access certain features of our site.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers for website hosting, manuscript submission systems, and indexing services. These entities are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only given access to the information required for their specific function.

Retention of Information

We retain user and manuscript data for as long as necessary to fulfill our publishing responsibilities and to comply with legal obligations. Authors can request the deletion of their personal information, subject to editorial and archival policies.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Object to data processing under specific conditions

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contactus@ssjpublications.com

Updates to the Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.