Privacy policy

Effective Date: 2/6/2025

At GuineaScience, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, contact details, affiliation, and other details provided during registration or manuscript submission.
Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment methods used for subscription fees or article processing charges.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

To manage user accounts and provide access to our services.
To process manuscript submissions and peer review.
To communicate important updates, announcements, and publication decisions.
To improve website functionality and user experience.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following scenarios:

With editors, reviewers, and journal staff for the publication process.
With service providers for payment processing and website management.
As required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us analyze site traffic, remember preferences, and deliver relevant content. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information.
Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@guineascience.org.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: privacy@guineascience.org