Privacy Statement
Privacy is more than a matter of course; at Revue des Sciences Sociales: Dynamics of Human Society, it is also a matter of duty. We collaborate with institutions and scholars from around the globe and, as such, appreciate the significance of safeguarding personal and professional data while treating all data we receive with respect, transparency, and care as an academic journal.
Our Commitment to Privacy
We observe clear principles to make sure that we handle data responsibly:
- We only gather the information that will help us in journal operations.
- Personal data is strictly used for academic and editorial purposes.
- We secure any submissions and communications.
- We are not selling or trading personal information to third parties
We base our practice on integrity and trust.
Information We May Collect
In the process of dealing with the journal, including when you submit a manuscript, when you sign up as a reviewer, when you are communicating with the editorial office, we may gather:
- Full name and email address
- Organizational or institutional identification.
- Scholarly experience or interests.
- Manuscript files and correspondence.
- Reviewer communications and editorial communications.
This fact assists us in controlling the process of peer-review and publication.
How Your Information Is Used
Your data is used with us with purposes of journal activities, such as:
- Managing manuscript handling and reviewing.
- Breaking the news of editorial decisions and revisions.
- Keeping records and archives of publications.
- Coordinating with reviewers and editorial board members
- Increasing the efficiency of journal services and workflow.
We do not utilize personal information to market or do promotions that have no relation to it.
Confidentiality of Manuscripts and Reviews
Any received manuscripts are considered to be confidential documents. The comments left by the reviewers, discussions by editors, and communication with the authors is revealed only to authorized people who are engaged in the review and publication process.
The journal upholds the anonymity of the reviewers as per the review policy of the journal and does not make use of unpublished materials to benefit itself.
Data Protection and Security Measures
We exercise fair technical and administrative precautions to ensure personal information is not accessed, distorted, or lost. Nothing digital can be considered absolutely secure but we strive to ensure an environment that is secure in terms of publishing.
Third-Party Links
Our site can at times give information as links to other educational or informational websites. It is important to mention, however, that we are not in charge of the privacy practices of such external websites. When a user visits a third-party platform, he/she is urged to look through his/her privacy policies.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Statement can be updated after some time to capture operational improvements or legal demands. Transparency will be guaranteed by posting any updates to this page.
We are pleased to be trusted by our academic community at Revue des Sciences Sociales: Human Society Dynamics. One of our core mission statements on responsible and ethical publishing is the protection of personal information and its confidentiality.