Ernährung Journal (“we,” “our,” or “the Journal”) respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information provided through our website and journal services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information such as:
Name, title, affiliation, and professional information
Email address and contact details
Author, co-author, and reviewer information
Manuscripts, supplementary files, and other submitted materials
Information provided through contact and inquiry forms
Payment and transaction information, where applicable
Website usage information, including IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies
We only request information that is reasonably necessary for operating the Journal and providing our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
Personal information may be used to:
Process and manage manuscript submissions
Communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors
Conduct peer-review and editorial processes
Publish articles and associated author information
Provide DOI, indexing, metadata, and publication services where applicable
Process applicable publication or submission fees
Respond to enquiries and requests
Maintain website security and prevent misuse
Improve the functionality and performance of our website
Meet legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements
3. Published Information
When an article is accepted and published, certain information may become publicly available, including the author’s name, affiliation, email address where provided for publication, ORCID iD, article title, abstract, and other bibliographic information.
Authors should avoid including unnecessary personal or confidential information in manuscripts and supplementary materials.
4. Manuscript and Reviewer Information
Manuscripts and related information submitted to the Journal may be accessed by authorized editors, reviewers, editorial staff, and service providers involved in the publication process.
Reviewer identities will be handled according to the Journal’s applicable peer-review policy.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain website functionality, remember preferences, improve security, and understand website usage.
You may adjust cookie settings through your browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services for purposes such as:
Website hosting and security
Email communication
DOI and metadata services
Payment processing
Analytics and website performance
Spam prevention and security
These providers may process information only as necessary to provide their respective services and may have their own privacy policies.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse.
However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide journal services, maintain publication and editorial records, comply with legal or administrative requirements, and protect the legitimate interests of the Journal.
Published scholarly records may be retained permanently as part of the academic publication record.
9. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information.
Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below. Some information may need to be retained where required for legal, publication, editorial, or archival purposes.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and journal services are not specifically directed toward children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for purposes unrelated to providing our services.
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, databases, indexing services, or other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, legal requirements, or operational practices.
Any updated version will be published on this page with the revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:
Ernährung Journal
Email: [email protected]