Privacy Statement

Journal of Traditional Folk Practices (“we”, “our”, or “the Journal”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users, including authors, reviewers, readers, and visitors to our website and submission system.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and contact details
  • Account login credentials (for registered users)
  • Manuscript submissions, peer review comments, and editorial correspondence
  • Usage data such as IP address, browser type, and site activity
  • Payment information (if applicable for publication fees, processed via secure third-party providers)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Manage user accounts and facilitate manuscript submission and peer review
  • Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors
  • Publish accepted articles and associated metadata
  • Improve the functionality, security, and usability of our platform
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share limited personal information only in the following cases:

  • With editors and peer reviewers involved in the publication process
  • With service providers supporting website hosting, analytics, or payment processing
  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process

All third-party service providers are required to handle data securely and in accordance with applicable privacy standards.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Maintain the academic record of published work
  • Comply with legal and archival requirements

Users may request deletion of their account data where legally permissible.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain user sessions
  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve user experience

Users may control cookie preferences through their browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of online transmission is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for certain data uses
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests can be directed to the editorial office via the contact information provided on our website.

8. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred across borders, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.