Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy
Information Identity of the Controller of the Processing of Personal Data:

Synergy Publications is a non-profit publishing house focused on the dissemination of scientific journals and books based on their quality and not on commercial objectives.

Protection of Personal Data by the GDPR

Synergy Publications, in compliance with current data protection regulations, informs you that all data entered on this site will be used exclusively for the purposes stated by the platform and will not be shared with any third parties.

This data, entered through forms, will be stored in automatic files under the responsibility of the Data Controller identified above.

How We Obtain Your Data

We mainly obtain your data through the information you provide via forms such as the registration process for the journal or by aggregating contributors in the article. This information may include your name, surname, affiliation, country, and email address. Optionally, you can also provide your telephone number, postal address, biographical summary, ORCID, and image.

Purpose

Your data will be used in connection with the role you undertake in the journal and will generally be used for notification, management, and publication of submissions. This data will not be shared with third parties and will always be visible to the editors and administrators of the journal.

The journal has different roles, which are grouped into the following: Reader, Author, Reviewer, and Editor. The purpose of the data depends on the role you assume in the journal, as outlined below:

  • Reader: Data will be used for identification and notification of new issues (only if you allow notifications).
  • Author: In addition to identification and notification, your data will be used for article management by the editor. Once the article is accepted and published, your name, surname, affiliation, ORCID, and biography will be indexed in the journal's databases and visible to the journal's readers and visitors, in accordance with the signed agreement.
  • Reviewer: Due to the blind review process, reviewers will not have access to the author’s personal data. Your personal data will only be reviewed by editors to select you for the review process.
  • Editor: The editor's personal data (first name, surname, affiliation, and country) will be visible on the "Editorial Team" page for identification purposes.
  • Administrator: The administrator of the journal, a single role held by the technical team, is not involved in editorial activity but may consult and edit all incoming data in the system for management and technical support.

Retention Period of Your Personal Data

In general, your personal data will remain in the database unless you expressly request otherwise. In that case, we will apply your rights under data protection laws.

Recipients of Personal Data

In general, your data will be used for identification and system management. For readers, the data will be used for notification purposes, and the recipient will be the technological system itself. For active users, such as authors and reviewers, the primary recipients are the journal editors who will use your data for notification, identification, and publication management.

Some data will be published on the journal's website, making it accessible to visitors. In the case of editors, their personal data (name, surname, affiliation, and country) will appear on the "Editorial Team" page for identification. For authors, their personal data (name, surname, affiliation, ORCID, and biography) will be visible on the final published article page, according to the signed agreement.

For minors, explicit consent from the guardian is required to register and manage their data.

Rights Arising from the Processing of Personal Data

Registered users of Synergy Publications have the right to:

  • Access: Request information on what personal data is stored and how it is processed.
  • Rectification: Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Opposition: You may oppose the processing of your personal data, unless it is necessary for the editorial process, as indicated by the relevant regulations. This excludes published articles, which are subject to the Synergy Publications Author Policy.
  • Suppression: You can request the deletion of your personal data, as long as it does not affect published articles, which are covered by Synergy Publications' policies.

Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device while you browse the website. They help remember information and user activity.

  • Essential Cookies for OJS: Required for the correct functioning of the journal’s platform and user authentication.
  • Analytical Cookies: Used to improve our services through third-party analytics solutions, with a high level of anonymity.
    • Affected services: Google Analytics
  • Social Cookies: Used for social media sharing, involving third-party services.
    • Affected services: OJS, Twitter, Facebook