Introduction

Keith Publications ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, readers, and all users of our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website Keith Publications.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy regulations.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, postal address
• Professional Information: Academic degrees, research interests, ORCID iD
• Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), preferences
• Submission Information: Manuscripts, cover letters, author contributions
• Review Information: Reviewer reports, comments, ratings

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication, analytics cookies for site improvement
• Log Files: Date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, clickstream data

How We Use Your Information

• To process manuscript submissions and manage the peer review process
• To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors about submissions
• To publish and distribute accepted articles
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To send relevant announcements about journal updates and calls for papers
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activities
• To generate anonymous statistics for research on scholarly communication

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Editors and Reviewers: Necessary information for manuscript evaluation
• Publishing Partners: For article production and distribution
• Indexing Services: Bibliographic information for inclusion in databases
• Service Providers: Secure third parties assisting with hosting, email, and analytics
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

All third parties are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and security.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure backup procedures
• Training for staff on data protection

While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of data to another organization
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Published Articles: Permanently, as part of the scholarly record
• Author/Reviewer Accounts: While active, plus 7 years after last activity
• Submission Records: 10 years from date of submission
• Financial Records: 7 years as required by law
• Website Analytics: 26 months

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for essential functions, analytics, and preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (login, submissions)
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: