Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

At Anfo Publication House, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Submit manuscripts for publication consideration
Register for an account on our website
Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
Contact us through our contact forms
Participate in surveys or feedback requests
Apply for editorial positions or peer review opportunities

This information may include:

Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
Professional credentials and affiliations
Academic background and expertise areas
Manuscript content and related materials
Payment information for publication fees
ORCID ID and other professional identifiers

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

IP address and geographic location
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Referring website addresses
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Publishing Services

Processing manuscript submissions and managing the peer review process
Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
Publishing and distributing accepted manuscripts
Maintaining author and reviewer databases
Processing payments for publication fees

Website and Service Improvement

Providing and maintaining our website and services
Analyzing website usage to improve user experience
Customizing content based on your interests and preferences
Responding to customer service inquiries
Sending newsletters and updates about our journals and services

Legal and Business Purposes

Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
Protecting our rights and preventing fraud or abuse
Enforcing our terms of service and other agreements
Business operations and record keeping

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, including:

Web hosting and technical support providers
Payment processing companies
Email marketing platforms
Analytics and performance monitoring services
Professional editing and typesetting services

Academic Community

In the context of academic publishing, we may share certain information with:

Peer reviewers (anonymized manuscripts for review)
Editorial board members
Indexing and abstracting services
Academic databases and repositories
Libraries and institutional subscribers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes, court orders, or government requests.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication procedures
Employee training on data protection practices
Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

Remember your preferences and login information
Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Provide personalized content and advertisements
Improve website functionality and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and business requirements)
Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider
Restriction: Request limitation of how we process your information
Objection: Object to certain types of processing
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected:

Manuscript and publication records: Retained indefinitely for academic integrity and archival purposes
User account information: Retained until account deletion is requested
Website analytics data: Typically retained for 2-3 years
Customer service communications: Retained for 3-5 years

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.