PRIVACY COMMITMENT
Our Commitment to Privacy
WUJOPAS is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all users,
including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This privacy policy explains how we
collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Privacy Principles
Our privacy policy is built on the following fundamental principles:
Protection
Safeguarding personal information with appropriate security measures
Transparency
Clear communication about data collection and usage practices
Consent
Obtaining informed consent before collecting personal information
Control
Providing users with control over their personal information
Minimization
Collecting only the minimum necessary personal information
Retention
Retaining personal information only as long as necessary
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on your role and interaction with our journal:
Author Information
Name, email address, institutional affiliation, ORCID ID, research interests,
and manuscript submission details
Reviewer Information
Name, email address, institutional affiliation, expertise areas,
and review history
Editor Information
Name, email address, institutional affiliation, editorial experience,
and editorial decisions
Reader Information
IP address, browser type, pages visited, and download history
(when accessing articles)
Communication Data
Email communications, correspondence, and feedback provided
through our contact forms
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
Manuscript Processing: Managing submissions, reviews, and publication processes
User Management: Maintaining user accounts and managing access to our platform
Communication: Sending notifications, updates, and important announcements
Analytics: Understanding usage patterns and improving our services
Security: Protecting against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements
Limited Use
We only use personal information for the purposes described above
and do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Information Sharing
We may share personal information in the following limited circumstances:
Editorial Board: Sharing reviewer information with editors for assignment purposes
Institutional Partners: Sharing information with partner institutions for collaboration
Indexing Services: Providing metadata to indexing databases and search engines
Legal Requirements: Disclosing information when required by law or legal process
Security: Sharing information to protect against fraud or security threats
No Sale of Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties
for commercial purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal information:
Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view personal information
Secure Storage: Personal information is stored on secure servers with regular backups
Staff Training: All staff are trained on privacy protection and data handling
Regular Updates: Security measures are regularly updated and reviewed
Incident Response: Procedures are in place to respond to any security incidents
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
- Access your personal information
- Receive a copy of your data
- Transfer data to another service
Control and Correction
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict processing of your data
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information
provided in the contact section below.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Cookie Control
You can control cookies through your browser settings,
but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for different periods depending on the type of data:
Published Articles: Permanently retained as part of the scholarly record
User Accounts: Retained while active and for a reasonable period after inactivity
Communication Records: Retained for administrative and legal purposes
Analytics Data: Retained for a limited period for analysis purposes
Retention Policy
We regularly review and delete personal information that is no longer needed
for the purposes for which it was collected.