1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

1. Personal details: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, position/role.

2. Manuscript details: Submissions, abstracts, supporting documents.

3. Communications: Messages sent through our contact forms or email.

4. Technical data: Browser type, IP address, cookies (for site functionality).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

1. Review, process, and publish submitted manuscripts.

2. Manage peer review and editorial communications.

3. Respond to inquiries or applications (e.g., reviewer/editorial board requests).

4. Ensure website functionality and improve user experience.

5. Maintain academic records and indexing in databases (e.g., Google Scholar, CrossRef).
   
   

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data.

3. Sharing of Information

Your information may be shared only with:

1. Editorial board members and reviewers (for peer review, under confidentiality).

2. Indexing and archiving services (e.g., CrossRef for DOI registration).

3. Legal authorities if required by law.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

5. Data Retention

1. Manuscripts, editorial decisions, and published articles are retained as part of the academic record.

2. Personal communications are stored only as long as necessary for administrative or legal reasons.

6. Your Rights

You may request to:

1. Access the personal data we hold about you.

2. Correct inaccurate information.

3. Withdraw your submission before publication.

4. Request deletion of personal contact information (not applicable to published work).

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies for essential functionality (e.g., login, submissions). You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

8. Sponsorship and Independence

While Laubscher Research may receive sponsorship funding, editorial and peer review decisions remain fully independent and are never influenced by sponsors.