Privacy Statement

The Journal of Linguistic, Literary and Cultural Studies is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how personal information is collected, used, and safeguarded.

1. Collection of Information

We collect personal information necessary for the editorial and publishing process, including:

  • Author details (name, affiliation, email, ORCID ID, submitted manuscripts).

  • Reviewer details (name, affiliation, email, review reports).

  • Reader information (IP addresses, cookies, browsing activity when accessing the journal website).

2. Use of Information

Collected information is used exclusively for:

  • Managing manuscript submission, peer review, and publication.

  • Communicating with authors and reviewers regarding editorial decisions.

  • Improving website functionality and user experience.

  • Meeting indexing and accreditation requirements (ISSN, EISSN, databases).

3. Data Sharing

  • Personal data will not be shared with third parties except when required by law or for indexing purposes.

  • Published articles will display author names and affiliations as part of scholarly communication.

4. Data Protection

  • All personal information is stored securely.

  • Access is restricted to the editorial team.

  • Technical and organisational measures are taken to prevent unauthorised access.

5. Cookies and Analytics

  • The journal website may use cookies to enhance browsing.

  • Analytics tools may collect anonymised usage statistics to improve services.

6. User Rights

Authors, reviewers, and readers may request correction or deletion of their personal data. Requests should be directed to the editorial office via the contact email provided on the journal website.

7. Updates to the Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on the journal website.