Privacy Statement

Veritas Journal of Social, Legal and Humanistic Studies (VJSLHS) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and all users of its online platform. We recognize the importance of maintaining the confidentiality and security of personal data and are dedicated to handling such information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws and ethical publishing standards.

Privacy Statement

The personal information collected through the Veritas Journal of Social, Legal and Humanistic Studies (VJSLHS) website is used solely for the purposes of managing the journal's editorial and publication processes. We do not sell, rent, or disclose personal information to third parties except where necessary for scholarly publishing, indexing, or where required by law.

1. Information We Collect

When users register with the journal, submit manuscripts, participate in peer review, or communicate with the editorial office, we may collect the following information:

  • Full Name and Academic Title
  • Institutional Affiliation (Department, University, or Organization)
  • Email Address and Contact Information
  • ORCID iD (where provided)
  • Research Interests and Areas of Expertise
  • Professional Biography and Publication Details (optional)

2. Purpose of Data Collection

The information collected is used exclusively for legitimate academic publishing purposes, including:

  • Editorial Management: Processing manuscript submissions, coordinating peer review, editorial decisions, copyediting, production, and publication.
  • Communication: Contacting authors, reviewers, and editors regarding submissions, publication updates, journal announcements, and editorial correspondence.
  • Indexing and Metadata: Providing accurate author metadata for DOI registration, indexing services, abstracting databases, and citation systems.
  • Website Administration: Managing user accounts, maintaining website functionality, improving user experience, and generating anonymous usage statistics.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

VJSLHS respects the confidentiality of personal information and does not share user data with third parties except under the following circumstances:

  • Scholarly Publishing Services: Metadata relating to published articles (such as author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, article titles, abstracts, and corresponding author contact information where applicable) may be shared with DOI registration agencies, indexing databases, library services, and abstracting platforms.
  • Legal Obligations: Information may be disclosed where required by applicable law, judicial proceedings, or governmental authorities.

4. Data Security and Retention

  • Security: Appropriate technical and administrative safeguards are implemented through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform and related infrastructure to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
  • Retention: Author information associated with published articles forms part of the permanent scholarly record and will generally remain publicly available to preserve the integrity of academic citations.
  • Account Management: Registered users may access, update, or correct their personal information through their journal account at any time.

5. Cookies

The journal website uses cookies and similar technologies solely to support essential website functionality, maintain secure user sessions, improve navigation, and enhance the overall user experience. These cookies do not collect sensitive personal information.

6. Confidentiality of Peer Review

All manuscripts submitted to VJSLHS are handled through a confidential editorial and double-blind peer-review process. Reviewer identities are protected throughout the review process, and all editorial participants are expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and associated communications.

7. User Rights

Users may request access to their personal information, correct inaccurate data, or update their profile information by logging into their journal account or contacting the editorial office. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable legal and ethical requirements.

8. Consent

By registering with the journal, submitting a manuscript, serving as a reviewer, or using the journal website, users acknowledge and consent to the collection, processing, and use of their personal information as described in this Privacy Statement.

9. Policy Updates

VJSLHS reserves the right to revise this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, publishing standards, or journal operations. Updated versions will be published on the journal website, and continued use of the journal's services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.