Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement and Personal Data Management

The Prospherus Scientific Journal is firmly committed to the security and protection of the personal data of its authors, reviewers, editors, and users. The following statement formalizes the procedures for data collection and use, in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

Principles of Data Collection and Purpose of Processing

The journal only collects personal data (such as names, academic titles, institutional affiliations, and email addresses) that are strictly necessary for the management of the editorial and publication process of manuscripts. 

  • Exclusive Purpose: The collected data will be used exclusively for the purposes established on the platform, including: user registration, communication regarding submission status, management of the peer review process, and indexing of published articles. 
  • Permanent Identification: Upon publication, author metadata, including name and affiliation, will be made public in the article and will be submitted to indexing databases (such as Crossref, Dialnet, and Latindex) to ensure the correct attribution and citation of the scientific work.

Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure to Third Parties

Prospherus guarantees the security, protection, and confidentiality of your personal data. 

  • Limited Use: Names, email addresses, and any other personal information provided will not be provided to third parties or used for purposes other than those established in this policy, unless the data subject grants explicit consent. 
  • Editorial Obligation: Reviewers, editors, and all personnel involved in the journal's value chain are obliged to maintain the strict confidentiality of the manuscripts and the authors' personal information they handle during and after the review process. 

Data Security and Protection Measures

The journal implements adequate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, damage, or destruction. We are committed to maintaining protection systems to safeguard the sensitive information of our collaborators. 

Rights of the Data Subject

As the data subject, you have legal rights over the processing of your information. Prospherus expressly recognizes your right to:

  • Access your personal data to know what information is being processed.
  • Rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Cancel (delete) the processing of your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes of the publication.
  • Object to the processing of your personal data for legitimate reasons. 

To exercise any of these rights, data subjects can contact the journal through the official communication channels. The journal reaffirms its commitment to comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding the protection of personal data.