At Universa: International Journal of Research, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our authors, reviewers, readers, and contributors. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with international academic publishing standards and applicable data protection laws.
Personal Data Collection
We collect personal information such as name, affiliation, email address, and ORCID iD only for the purposes of manuscript processing, editorial communication, and academic publishing activities. This information is collected when you:
- Register as a user or author on our platform
- Submit a manuscript
- Serve as a peer reviewer or editor
- Subscribe to journal updates or newsletters
Use of Information
All data collected is used solely for academic and editorial purposes, such as processing submissions, managing peer reviews, and communicating decisions. Your information will never be sold, shared, or used for commercial purposes.
Data Security
We take data protection seriously. The Universa platform uses secure servers and industry-standard encryption to protect user information. Access to personal data is limited to authorized editorial staff and system administrators.
Third-Party Disclosure
Personal data will not be disclosed to any third party without user consent, except where required by law or where necessary for academic indexing, DOI assignment, or archiving (e.g., with CrossRef or LOCKSS/CLOCKSS).
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with the site. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
User Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. To do so, please contact the journal's editorial office using the information provided on our Contact page.
Retention of Data
User data is retained only as long as necessary for editorial, publishing, and legal purposes. Upon request, inactive accounts and their associated data may be permanently removed.