Privacy Statement for WVSU Research Journal

WVSU Research Journal is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Statement explains what information we collect from users and how we use that information.

1. Information Collected

We collect personal information when you register as an author, reviewer, or reader, or when you submit a manuscript for publication. The information we collect may include your name, email address, affiliation, and other relevant details.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect personal information to facilitate the publication process, to communicate with authors, reviewers, and readers, and to provide customized services to users. We may also use the information to send promotional or marketing materials related to our journal or other publications.

3. Data Storage and Protection

We store user data securely on our servers and take reasonable steps to protect user data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and firewalls, to protect user data.

4. Data Sharing

We may share user data with third-party service providers who assist us in the publication process, such as hosting providers, editorial management software providers, and payment processors. We do not sell or rent user data to third parties.

5. User Rights

Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal data. Users may also object to the processing of their personal data, request restrictions on the processing of their data, or withdraw their consent for the processing of their data.

6. Changes to the Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our information practices. We will post a prominent notice on our website to inform users of any material changes to this Privacy Statement.

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at researchjournal@wvsu.edu.ph.