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Privacy policy
This policy explains how SPPARENET handles personal information used for accounts, submissions, peer review and publishing operations.
Information we collect
We process account details, affiliations, manuscript and review activity, messages, uploaded-file metadata and security records needed to operate the platform.
How information is used
Information supports authentication, editorial workflows, communication, research publication, fraud prevention and platform security.
Sharing and confidentiality
Submission and review information is restricted according to role and journal responsibility. We do not sell personal information.
Retention and security
Records are retained where needed for scholarly, legal, security and operational purposes and protected with access controls and encrypted transport.
Your choices
You may request correction of profile information or contact the network about an appropriate privacy request.
Contact
Privacy enquiries can be sent to info@spparenet.org.