ScienceRiff Publishing House
Effective Date: 23 Feb 2025
At ScienceRiff, we value the privacy and confidentiality of our readers, authors, and contributors. This Privacy and Secrecy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and maintain the privacy of information shared with us concerning book publishing.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information from book authors and readers:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, affiliation, and contact details when registering on our website or submitting book manuscripts.
- Manuscripts & Book Data: Submitted book drafts, proposals, and associated materials.
- Usage Data: Information regarding website visits, interactions, and preferences.
- Communication Data: Correspondence with authors, reviewers, and editors.
2. Use of Information
The collected information is used for:
- Processing book manuscript submissions, editorial reviews, and publication.
- Managing author and reader accounts.
- Improving website functionality and user experience.
- Sending updates, notifications, and promotional materials related to ScienceRiff books.
- Ensuring compliance with ethical and legal publishing standards.
3. Data Protection & Security
ScienceRiff implements strict measures to protect personal data and book manuscripts, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data.
- Restricted access to authorized personnel only.
- Secure servers and data storage solutions.
- Regular security audits to prevent unauthorized access.
4. Confidentiality & Secrecy
- All unpublished book manuscripts and associated materials are treated as confidential.
- Editors and reviewers are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding submitted works.
- Author identities may be kept anonymous during the editorial review process if requested.
- ScienceRiff does not disclose personal data or unpublished book content to third parties without explicit consent, except when legally required.
5. Rights of Users
Users have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete their personal information.
- Withdraw consent for receiving communications.
- Request removal of unpublished book manuscripts from our database.
- Report security concerns regarding their data.
6. Third-Party Sharing
- We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.
- Certain data may be shared with affiliated publishers, indexing services, or legal authorities when required.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience.
- Users can disable cookies through browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.
8. Policy Updates
ScienceRiff reserves the right to update this Privacy and Secrecy Policy as necessary. Users will be notified of any significant changes through our website or email.
9. Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding privacy and confidentiality, please contact us at: Email: Info@ScienceRiff.com
By using our website and submitting book manuscripts, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy and Secrecy Policy.
ScienceRiff Publishing House