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1. Purpose

This Privacy Policy explains how Qurina Scientific Journal (QSJ) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers in connection with the editorial and publishing process. QSJ is committed to safeguarding privacy, ensuring transparency, and complying with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

2. Scope of Policy

This Policy applies to all personal data provided to or collected by QSJ through manuscript submission, peer review, editorial management systems, or journal websites.

3. Collection of Personal Data

3.1 QSJ may collect the following categories of personal information:

§  Contact details (name, email address, institutional affiliation, mailing address, telephone number).

§  Professional information (academic position, qualifications, research interests).

§  Author and reviewer identifiers (e.g., ORCID ID, Publons ID).

§  Manuscript-related metadata (authorship, acknowledgments, funding information).

§  Website usage data (cookies, IP addresses, analytics, as applicable).

4. Use of Personal Data

4.1 Personal data may be used for the following purposes:

§  Managing the submission, review, and editorial processes.

§  Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.

§  Maintaining accurate records of authorship, reviewer activity, and editorial decisions.

§  Publishing author names, affiliations, funding disclosures, and conflicts of interest in accepted manuscripts.

§  Fulfilling legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations in scholarly publishing.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Personal data will not be sold, rented, or otherwise used for commercial purposes unrelated to QSJ.

5.2 Data may be shared with:

§  Editorial board members and peer reviewers for the purposes of manuscript evaluation.

§  Indexing and abstracting services for dissemination of published articles.

§  Service providers (e.g., manuscript management platforms, plagiarism detection tools) under strict confidentiality obligations.

5.3 Personal data may be disclosed where required by law, regulation, or judicial order.

6. Data Security and Retention

6.1 The Journal takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6.2 Personal data shall be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless longer retention is required by law or for archiving in the public interest.

7. Rights of Data Subjects

7.1 Individuals whose personal data are processed by Qurina Scientific Journal (QSJ) have the following rights, subject to applicable laws:

§  Right to access and obtain a copy of their personal data.

§  Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

§  Right to request deletion of personal data, subject to legal and publishing record obligations.

§  Right to restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances.

§  Right to data portability, where applicable.

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

8.1 QSJ’s website may use cookies and analytics to improve functionality and user experience.

8.2 Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings; however, disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

9. Updates to Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, publishing practices, or technology. Updated versions will be posted on the Journal’s website with the effective date.

10. Contact Information

For inquiries or requests regarding this Policy or the processing of personal data, individuals may contact the Editorial Office or the designated Data Protection Officer (where applicable).