Privacy Statement
Annals of Education respects the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, Editorial Board members, and readers. The journal is committed to handling personal information responsibly and using it only for legitimate editorial, publishing, and administrative purposes.
Information We Collect
The journal may collect information such as name, email address, institutional affiliation, professional details, manuscript information, and communication records when individuals submit manuscripts, register with the journal, participate in peer review, or communicate with the editorial team.
Use of Personal Information
Personal information may be used to:
- Process and manage manuscript submissions.
- Facilitate peer review and editorial communication.
- Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors.
- Manage publication and journal-related services.
- Maintain accurate scholarly and publication records.
- Provide relevant information about journal activities and updates.
Confidentiality
Personal information and unpublished manuscript materials are treated as confidential and are not disclosed to unauthorized individuals or third parties, except where disclosure is required for legitimate editorial purposes, legal obligations, or applicable publication procedures.
Peer-Review Confidentiality
Information relating to the peer-review process is handled confidentially. Reviewers are expected to protect the confidentiality of manuscripts and any information obtained during the review process.
Data Security
The journal takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or loss. However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Third-Party Disclosure
Annals of Education does not sell or share personal information for commercial purposes. Information may be disclosed only when necessary for legitimate journal operations, authorized services, legal requirements, or the protection of the journal's rights and integrity.
Cookies and Website Usage
The journal website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, security, user preferences, and basic usage analysis, where applicable.
Data Retention
Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to support editorial operations, publication records, legal requirements, and the long-term preservation of the scholarly record.
User Rights and Enquiries
Individuals may contact the journal regarding questions, concerns, or requests relating to their personal information. The journal will consider such requests in accordance with applicable policies and legal requirements.
Policy Updates
Annals of Education may periodically review and update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in journal practices, technology, legal requirements, and data-protection standards.
By using the journal website or participating in its editorial and publication processes, individuals acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Statement.
