Privacy Statement

 

Introduction

At Advances in Thermal-Fluid Sciences, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors, authors, reviewers, and editorial team members. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

  1. Personal Identification Information:

    • Name, email address, affiliation, and contact details when you register on our website, submit a manuscript, or participate in peer review.

  2. Manuscript Submission Information:

    • Any data provided during manuscript submission, including author names, affiliations, manuscript details, and correspondence records.

  3. Usage Data:

    • Information about your interactions with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, referral pages, and browsing patterns.

  4. Communication Records:

    • Correspondence between authors, editors, and reviewers during the editorial process.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data collected for the following purposes:

  1. Manuscript Submission and Processing:

    • To facilitate the submission and peer-review process, manage editorial decisions, and communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors.

  2. Account Management:

    • To create and manage user accounts for authors, reviewers, and editors, ensuring access to relevant journal features.

  3. Website Analytics:

    • To analyze website usage, track visitor behavior, and improve the functionality and content of the website.

  4. Legal Compliance:

    • To comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights, users, and systems.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:

  1. With Reviewers and Editors:
    • Author details are shared with editorial board members and peer reviewers to facilitate the review process. However, we ensure that personal information is shared only as necessary.
  2. Third-Party Service Providers:
    • We may use third-party services for data hosting, analytics, or payment processing. These providers are required to protect your information and may not use it for any other purpose.
  3. Legal Obligations:
    • We may disclose personal information if required by law or in response to legal processes to protect the safety of individuals, or to defend our legal rights.

Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, including for legal or regulatory requirements. After this period, your data will be securely deleted.

Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Access and Correction:

    • You have the right to access your personal data and request corrections to any inaccuracies.

  2. Data Portability:

    • You may request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.

  3. Data Deletion:

    • You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations requiring us to retain such data.

  4. Objection or Restriction:

    • You can object to or request restrictions on the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact email].

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store information. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. For more details, refer to our [Cookie Policy].

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or your personal data, please contact us at:

Advances in Thermal-Fluid Sciences

Email: [contact email]