Privacy Policy

Pearl Academic Publishing is committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal data.

Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to facilitate the submission, peer review, and publication process. This includes:

• Personal Identity: Name, email address, affiliation, and ORCID iD.
• Account Data: Username, password (encrypted), and user preferences.
• Manuscript Data: Submitted articles, peer review reports, and editorial correspondence.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including downloads and page views.

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely for the purpose of academic publishing and record-keeping:

• To process manuscript submissions and manage the peer review system.
• To communicate with you regarding your submissions, reviews, or published articles.
• To maintain the integrity of the academic record.
• To improve our website and services.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share necessary data with:

• Editors and Reviewers: To facilitate the evaluation of your manuscript.
• Indexing Services: To ensure your published work is indexed in databases like Google Scholar, DOAJ, etc.
• Service Providers: Third-party tools used for plagiarism detection (e.g., Crossref) or hosting.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account (subject to retention requirements for the scientific record).

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact our support team at privacy@pearlacademicpublishing.com.