At ACE Journal of Neurosciences (ACEJN), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our authors, reviewers, editors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information provided to us through our website and editorial processes.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:
- Full name
- Institutional affiliation
- Email address
- ORCID iD (if provided)
- Postal address
- Telephone number (if provided)
- Manuscript files and supplementary materials
- Reviewer reports and editorial correspondence
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and website usage statistics
How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used solely for legitimate publishing purposes, including:
- Processing manuscript submissions.
- Managing peer review and editorial decisions.
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.
- Publishing accepted articles and author information.
- Maintaining journal records and archives.
- Improving the performance and security of our website.
- Complying with legal, ethical, and publishing requirements.
We do not use personal information for commercial marketing purposes.
Confidentiality
ACEJN maintains strict confidentiality throughout the editorial and peer-review process. Manuscripts and associated information are accessible only to authorized editors, reviewers, and editorial staff involved in the evaluation and publication process.
Reviewer identities are handled according to the journal's peer-review policy and are not disclosed without permission where confidentiality applies.
Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative and technical measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security, we continuously strive to protect all submitted information using accepted security practices.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website performance, and maintain website functionality. Users may control or disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Services
The journal website may contain links to third-party websites, indexing services, or scholarly resources. ACEJN is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites independently.
Data Retention
Editorial records, manuscripts, reviewer reports, and publication-related correspondence are retained as part of the journal's scholarly record and may be preserved for archival, legal, and research integrity purposes.
Disclosure of Information
Personal information will not be sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties except:
- When required for the editorial and publication process.
- To trusted publishing service providers working on behalf of the journal.
- When required by law or regulatory authorities.
- To investigate suspected publication misconduct or ethical violations.
Authors' Rights
Authors and users may request access to, correction of, or updating of their personal information by contacting the Editorial Office. Reasonable requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and publishing standards.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
ACE Journal of Neurosciences reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated versions will be published on the journal website with immediate effect.
