Privacy Policy
Albanica Journals is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the choices available to users of the platform.
Albanica Journals provides the digital infrastructure for independent scholarly journals. Individual journals may collect additional information as part of their editorial and publishing workflows. Authors, reviewers, editors, and readers should also consult the privacy policies of the specific journals they interact with.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the platform, we may collect information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Institutional affiliation
- User account information
- Contact messages submitted through our website
- Technical information such as browser type, device information, and IP address
- Website usage data collected for security, analytics, and system administration
We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services.
How We Use Your Information
Information may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the Albanica Journals platform
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Manage user accounts where applicable
- Improve platform performance and user experience
- Protect the security and integrity of the platform
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Journal Data
Each journal hosted on Albanica Journals is responsible for managing its own editorial workflow and publication records. Personal information submitted during manuscript submission, peer review, or editorial management is processed by the journal in accordance with its editorial policies and applicable privacy requirements.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. While no online service can guarantee absolute security, we continuously work to maintain a secure publishing environment.
Third-Party Services
Albanica Journals may integrate with third-party services, including indexing services, persistent identifier providers, analytics tools, and external websites. These services operate under their own privacy policies.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information where appropriate
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Requests regarding editorial records should be directed to the relevant journal. Requests relating to the Albanica Journals platform may be submitted to the Albanica Journals support team.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or platform services. The latest version will always be published on this page.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact the Albanica Journals team through the Contact page.