Privacy Statement

At Studies in Interdisciplinary Horizons, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in connection with our journal's operations.

1. Collection of Personal Data

We collect personal data that is necessary for the publication process and journal management. This may include:

  • Names and contact details (email addresses, institutional affiliations)

  • ORCID iDs and author bios

  • IP addresses and browser information (when visiting our site)

  • Peer review reports and editorial decisions

2. Purpose of Data Collection

The personal information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To manage manuscript submissions, peer review, and editorial processes

  • To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors

  • To maintain journal archives and records

  • To comply with indexing, archiving, and academic transparency requirements

  • To send journal updates and announcements (with consent)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties. Data may be shared with:

  • Editorial board members for peer review coordination

  • Indexing services, aggregators, and archiving platforms (e.g., CrossRef, DOAJ) for citation and metadata purposes

  • Service providers that host or support our website and publication system

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Our systems are regularly updated and monitored to ensure data security.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, and to meet legal and archival requirements. Author and reviewer records are preserved for transparency and scholarly integrity.

6. Rights of Data Subjects

Individuals have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact the editorial office at sihjournal@gmail.com.

7. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and monitor traffic. Users can manage their cookie preferences through browser settings.

8. Changes to this Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with a revised date.

9. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement or your personal data, please contact:

Editorial Office
Studies in Interdisciplinary Horizons
Email: editor@sih-journal.com