Privacy Statement

Scienties Journal is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its authors, reviewers, readers, and website visitors. All data is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable laws.

Data Collected

We may collect personal data such as your name, institutional affiliation, email address, and, if necessary, your mailing address and phone number. We may also collect your ORCID iD, IP address, and any information you provide during the manuscript submission process, peer review, or subscription to the journal.

Purpose of Use

The data is used strictly for editorial and scientific purposes, such as managing manuscript submissions and peer reviews, communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors, maintaining subscriptions and user access, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. Data may be shared only with service providers involved in editorial processes or when required by law.

Data Retention

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, or as required by law.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, to restrict or object to its processing, to withdraw your consent at any time, and to file a complaint with a data protection authority.

Consent and Updates

By using our website or submitting a manuscript, you agree to this Privacy Statement. This policy may be updated periodically; please review it regularly.

Contact

For questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: privacy@scienties.com
Website: www.scienties.com

Cookies Policy

Last updated: May 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. These files help recognize your device and save information about your preferences or past interactions.

What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

Scienties uses the following types of cookies on its website:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website and editorial system (OJS) to work properly. They allow registered users to log in, navigate securely, submit articles, and access paid content.

These cookies do not require user consent.

b) Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the user experience by remembering preferences like language or keeping sessions active.

c) Analytical/Performance Cookies
These gather anonymous data for statistics, such as the number of visitors, popular pages, and traffic sources (e.g., via Google Analytics with anonymized IPs).

These cookies require explicit user consent.

d) Third-Party Cookies
Used by integrated external services, such as youtube video embeds, ORCID integration and social media sharing buttons. They may collect personal data and track user activity across different websites.

These cookies require explicit user consent.

How Do We Manage Consent?

When you first visit our site, a cookie banner will appear, allowing you to choose how your data is used. You can accept all cookies for full functionality, reject non-essential cookies to limit tracking, or manage your preferences to select which types of cookies you allow. Your choices help us respect your privacy while providing the best possible experience. If you change your mind later, you can easily update your preferences by clicking the “Manage Cookies” link in the footer of any page.