Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Global Scholarly Communication Online Press (GSC Online Press) collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide when using this website.
GSC Online Press is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. If we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified while using this website, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
GSC Online Press may update this policy from time to time by revising this page. You should review this page periodically to ensure that you are satisfied with any changes. This policy is effective from 01 April 2020.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Name and professional designation
- Contact information including email address
- Demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests
- Information relevant to surveys, feedback, or service improvements
How We Use the Information
The information we collect helps us understand your needs and provide better services. We may use the information for the following purposes:
- Maintaining internal records
- Improving our journals, services, and website functionality
- Sending periodic emails regarding new journals, articles, or announcements
- Conducting research or surveys to improve our services
- Customizing website content according to user interests
Security of Information
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard the information collected through our website.
Use of Cookies
Cookies are small files placed on your computer’s hard drive to help websites analyze traffic and improve user experience. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual by remembering your preferences and interactions.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are visited most frequently. This information is used only for statistical analysis and helps us improve the website for users.
You may choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, disabling cookies may limit certain website features.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites for additional information or resources. Once you leave our website using these links, please note that we do not have control over those external sites. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting those websites. You should review the privacy policies of those websites before sharing personal information.
Controlling Your Personal Information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- When filling out forms on the website, you may select options indicating that you do not wish your information to be used for direct marketing purposes.
- If you previously agreed to allow us to use your personal information for marketing purposes, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
GSC Online Press will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.
Access to Personal Information
You may request details of personal information that we hold about you under applicable data protection laws. If you would like a copy of the information held about you, please contact us at:
Email: editor@gsconlinepress.com
If you believe that any information we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, please contact us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be inaccurate.