Privacy Statement

SkulTech Nepal is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, authors, and reviewers. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, register as a user, submit a manuscript as an author, or participate in the peer-review process.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information in different ways depending on how you interact with our website and services. This information may include:

Registration Information: When you register as a user, we may collect your name, email address, affiliation, and other relevant information to facilitate your use of our platform.
Author Information: When submitting a manuscript, authors may provide their name, email address, affiliation, and any additional details required for the review process.
Reviewer Information: Reviewers who participate in our peer-review process may be required to provide their name, affiliation, and expertise relevant to the submitted manuscript.
Website Usage Data: We may collect non-personally identifiable information about your use of our website, such as browsing history, IP address, and device information. This information is used for website analytics and improvement purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

To facilitate user registration and account management.
To process manuscript submissions and manage communication with authors throughout the review process.
To facilitate the peer-review process and manage communication with reviewers.
To improve our website and services based on user behavior and analytics.
To send you occasional emails about journal updates, calls for papers, and relevant news (with your consent).

Disclosure of Your Information

We will not share your personal information with any third parties without your consent, except in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with website operation, data analysis, or other necessary services. These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with a court order or subpoena.

Data Security

SkulTech Journal takes reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality and security of your personal information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your information.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

The right to access and update your personal information.
The right to request the deletion of your personal information.
The right to withdraw consent for the processing of your information.

We will make reasonable efforts to comply with your requests in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to this Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or comply with legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].

By using our website, registering as a user, submitting a manuscript, or participating in the peer-review process, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement.