Privacy Statement

The Fari Journal of Social Sciences and Law is committed to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of personal information shared by its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines the ways in which we collect, use, store, and protect personal data, ensuring compliance with relevant privacy laws and maintaining trust within the academic community.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: We collect personal details such as names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, professional credentials, and other contact information from authors, reviewers, and editors for communication and submission purposes.
  • Manuscript Submissions: When authors submit manuscripts, they may provide additional personal data relevant to the research, including co-author information, acknowledgments, and any supporting documents (such as data, images, or tables).
  • Usage Data: We collect non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser types, and access times when users interact with the journal’s website. This data helps us understand user preferences and improve the website experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Manuscript Submission and Review: The personal information provided by authors, reviewers, and editors is used solely for the purposes of manuscript processing, peer review, and editorial decisions. This includes contacting authors regarding the status of their submission, sending reviewer invitations, and communicating with editors during the review process.
  • Communication: We use your contact details to communicate important journal-related information, such as submission updates, manuscript acceptance, and upcoming issues. We will not use this information for any unsolicited marketing purposes.
  • Website Analytics: We may use cookies or tracking technologies to collect anonymous usage data for website optimization. This includes improving content, monitoring site performance, and enhancing user experience.

3. How We Protect Your Information

  • Data Security: We implement technical and organizational measures to protect the personal data we collect, including secure data storage, password protection, encryption, and regular monitoring of our systems to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Access Control: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel, such as the editorial team and administrative staff, who need this information for the functioning of the journal. Authors, reviewers, and editors are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
  • Confidentiality: All submitted manuscripts, review reports, and personal information are treated as confidential. Manuscripts are only shared with the necessary reviewers and editorial board members involved in the decision-making process.

4. Sharing Your Information

  • Third-Party Services: We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., manuscript submission systems, archiving services) to assist with journal operations. These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of the data.
  • Disclosure to Authorities: In rare cases, personal information may be shared with authorities if required to comply with legal obligations or in the case of suspected unethical conduct or misconduct related to submissions or published content.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Cookies: Our website may use cookies to enhance the user experience and gather data on user preferences. These cookies are small files placed on your device that allow us to personalize content and analyze website usage.
  • Opting Out: Users have the option to disable cookies through their browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

6. Data Retention

  • We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including manuscript processing, communication, and compliance with legal or regulatory requirements.
  • Data related to manuscripts will be stored for archival purposes following publication, in line with the journal’s archiving policy.

7. Your Rights

  • Access to Data: You have the right to access your personal data held by the Fari Journal of Social Sciences and Law and request a copy of it.
  • Correction and Deletion: You can request corrections to any inaccurate personal data or request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
  • Withdraw Consent: If you have consented to the collection and use of your personal data for specific purposes (such as receiving updates), you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the editorial team. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to the withdrawal of consent.

8. Links to Other Websites

  • The journal’s website may contain links to external websites that are not operated or controlled by us. This privacy statement does not apply to these external websites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Statement

  • We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements. Any changes will be posted on the journal’s website with an updated revision date. We encourage you to periodically review the Privacy Statement for the latest information.

10. Contact Us

  • If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or the handling of your personal data, please contact the editorial team at the official contact email provided on the journal’s website.

By submitting to, reviewing for, or engaging with the Fari Journal of Social Sciences and Law, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Statement, giving consent to the collection, use, and storage of personal data as described herein.