Privacy Statement

At the Journal of Language and Culture (JLC), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, and users. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

1. Information Collection

  • Authors and Reviewers: Personal information collected during the submission and review process includes names, affiliations, email addresses, and other relevant details.
  • Users: The website may collect non-personal information through cookies and server logs for analytical purposes.

2. Use of Information

  • Personal information is used solely for the purpose of managing the manuscript submission and peer-review process.
  • Contact information may be used to communicate with authors, reviewers, and users regarding submissions, reviews, and journal updates.
  • Non-personal information collected may be used for website optimization and analytics.

3. Information Disclosure

  • Personal information will not be disclosed, sold, or rented to third parties for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
  • Editors and reviewers involved in the peer-review process will have access to relevant author information.
  • Aggregate, non-personal information may be shared for statistical analysis and journal improvement.

4. Data Security

  • We implement industry-standard security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

5. Cookies

  • Cookies are used on our website to enhance user experience. Users can adjust browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may impact website functionality.

6. Third-Party Links

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

7. Data Retention

  • Personal information will be retained as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement or as required by law.

8. Consent

  • By using our website and submitting manuscripts, authors, reviewers, and users consent to the terms of this Privacy Statement.

9. Updates to Privacy Statement

  • This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes.

10. Contact Information

By interacting with JLC, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Statement. We appreciate your trust and are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information.

Last Updated: 19 January 2024