As a publisher of the EM Journal series, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, and readers. This privacy statement outlines our policies and practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
Collection of Personal Information:
We may collect personal information, such as names, email addresses, and affiliations, from authors, reviewers, and readers in order to facilitate the publication process. This information may be collected through our manuscript submission system, email correspondence, or other means.
Use of Personal Information:
We use personal information solely for the purpose of managing and publishing the EE Journal series. This may include sending email correspondence related to manuscript submission, review, and publication, as well as processing open access fees and maintaining contact lists for future publications.
Disclosure of Personal Information:
We do not disclose personal information to third parties, except as required by law or as necessary to facilitate the publication process. For example, we may disclose author names and affiliations in the published manuscript, or share reviewer identities with other reviewers and editors involved in the peer review process.
Security of Personal Information:
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, and misuse. This includes using secure online submission and payment systems, as well as limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
Retention of Personal Information:
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law or our internal policies. Personal information may be deleted or anonymized when it is no longer needed for these purposes.
By submitting manuscripts or otherwise providing personal information to the EM Journal series, authors, reviewers, and readers consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information in accordance with this privacy statement. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at the email address provided on our website.
