Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

The Scientific Innovation Research Group (SIRG) respects the privacy of all users, authors, reviewers, and editors associated with its journals and digital publishing platforms. The personal information collected by SIRG is used solely for academic and publishing purposes and will not be shared with any third party without consent.

Information Collection and Use

  • During registration, submission, or peer review, SIRG may collect information such as names, affiliations, email addresses, ORCID iDs, and professional details.

  • This information is used exclusively for communication regarding submissions, editorial decisions, peer review processes, and journal updates.

  • Email addresses and contact details are not used for any purpose unrelated to the journal’s operation.

Data Protection and Confidentiality

  • All personal information is handled in strict confidence and stored securely within SIRG’s publishing system.

  • Only authorized editorial and administrative staff have access to user data, and they are bound by confidentiality obligations.

  • Manuscripts under review are treated as confidential documents and are not disclosed outside the editorial process.

Cookies and Analytics

  • SIRG’s journal websites may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous usage statistics.

  • Cookies do not contain personal data and are used only to improve site functionality and monitor performance.

Third-Party Services

  • SIRG may use third-party services (e.g., DOI registration agencies, indexing databases, or digital archiving systems such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS) to support journal operations.

  • Only essential metadata is shared with these services, and no personal user data is transferred without consent.

Data Retention and Deletion

  • User data and submission records are retained for as long as necessary to preserve the scholarly record.

  • Users may request correction or deletion of their personal information at any time by contacting the SIRG editorial office.

  • Requests will be honored in accordance with applicable data protection and archival regulations.

Compliance

SIRG complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) and other relevant international privacy laws. It is committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection, transparency, and user trust.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, data correction, or deletion requests, please contact:
privacy@scientificirg.org
www.scientificirg.org