Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Wisdomgale Journals collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal information in connection with our websites, manuscript submission systems, editorial processes, peer review activities, and publishing services.
Introduction
Wisdomgale Journals ("Wisdomgale", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us throughout the scholarly publishing process. We recognize that authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors expect their personal data to be handled responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how Wisdomgale Journals collects, uses, stores, shares, and safeguards personal information obtained through our websites, manuscript submission systems, editorial workflows, peer review activities, publishing services, and other interactions with our organization.
We process personal data in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection legislation, including, where applicable:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR);
- The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR);
- The UK Data Protection Act 2018;
- Applicable national data protection legislation in jurisdictions where we operate or provide services.
As an academic publisher, Wisdomgale Journals is committed to balancing the protection of personal information with the transparency, integrity, and permanence required for scholarly communication. Certain publication-related information, including author names, affiliations, article metadata, and published research records, may remain permanently available as part of the scientific record where appropriate.
This Privacy Policy applies to individuals who interact with Wisdomgale Journals in any capacity, including but not limited to:
- Authors and co-authors;
- Peer reviewers;
- Editors and editorial board members;
- Readers and subscribers;
- Website visitors;
- Conference participants;
- Individuals contacting our editorial office.
By accessing our websites, submitting manuscripts, participating in peer review, communicating with our editorial office, or otherwise using our services, you acknowledge that your personal information may be processed as described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Wisdomgale Journals is an independent scholarly publisher dedicated to the publication and dissemination of high-quality academic research across a broad range of disciplines. We provide manuscript submission, editorial management, peer review, publication, and post-publication services through our journals and publishing platforms.
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR where applicable, Wisdomgale Journals acts as the data controller for the personal information processed through our publishing activities, websites, manuscript submission systems, and editorial services.
Our responsibilities include ensuring that personal information is collected, processed, stored, and protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws and recognized information security practices.
Where certain publishing services are provided by trusted third-party service providers, those organizations process personal information only under appropriate contractual, legal, or regulatory safeguards and solely for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Wisdomgale Journals regularly reviews its privacy practices to ensure continued compliance with evolving legal requirements, publishing standards, and industry best practices.
Personal Data We Collect
Wisdomgale Journals collects and processes personal information necessary to provide scholarly publishing, editorial management, peer review, website functionality, customer support, and related publishing services. The categories of personal data collected depend on your relationship with us and the services you use.
We collect personal information directly from you, automatically through your use of our websites and systems, and, where appropriate, from trusted third-party services involved in scholarly publishing.
Information You Provide Directly
Depending on your interaction with Wisdomgale Journals, you may provide personal information including:
- Full name;
- Email address;
- Institutional affiliation;
- Department or organization;
- Professional title or position;
- Country of residence;
- Telephone number (where provided);
- ORCID iD;
- Curriculum vitae or professional biography;
- Research interests and areas of expertise;
- Profile photographs, where voluntarily submitted;
- Correspondence with our editorial office.
Information Related to Manuscript Submission
When submitting or managing manuscripts through our publishing systems, we may process information including:
- Author and co-author information;
- Corresponding author details;
- Institutional affiliations;
- Funding information;
- Conflict of interest declarations;
- Ethics approval statements;
- Data availability statements;
- Author contribution information;
- Acknowledgements;
- Copyright and licensing information;
- Supplementary files and research materials;
- Editorial correspondence relating to the manuscript.
Information Related to Peer Review
For reviewers and editorial board members, we may process information such as:
- Reviewer identity and contact information;
- Areas of academic expertise;
- Institutional affiliation;
- Review invitations and responses;
- Reviewer reports and recommendations;
- Editorial decisions;
- Peer review history associated with manuscripts;
- Communication between reviewers, editors, and editorial staff.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our websites or use our online services, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address;
- Browser type and version;
- Operating system;
- Device information;
- Language preferences;
- Referring websites;
- Pages visited;
- Date and time of access;
- Session identifiers;
- Cookie identifiers;
- Diagnostic and security logs.
Information Obtained from Third Parties
Where appropriate and permitted by applicable law, we may receive limited personal information from trusted third-party organizations involved in scholarly publishing, including:
- ORCID;
- Crossref;
- DOI registration agencies;
- Indexing and abstracting services;
- Academic institutions;
- Research funders;
- Conference organizers;
- Identity verification services where required.
We only collect personal information that is relevant, necessary, and proportionate for legitimate publishing, editorial, legal, or operational purposes. We do not intentionally collect excessive personal information or process special categories of personal data unless required by law or voluntarily provided for a legitimate publishing purpose.
How We Use Personal Data
Wisdomgale Journals processes personal data only for legitimate, specified, and transparent purposes related to scholarly publishing, editorial management, peer review, website operation, legal compliance, and the continuous improvement of our publishing services.
We use personal information only to the extent necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Editorial and Manuscript Processing
Personal information may be used to administer the complete editorial workflow, including:
- Receiving manuscript submissions;
- Managing author accounts;
- Assigning editors and reviewers;
- Conducting peer review;
- Communicating editorial decisions;
- Processing revisions;
- Preparing accepted manuscripts for publication;
- Managing post-publication updates, corrections, and retractions.
Publication and Scholarly Communication
Where manuscripts are accepted for publication, personal information may be used to:
- Publish author names and institutional affiliations;
- Assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs);
- Register article metadata with indexing and registration services;
- Display author information within published articles;
- Preserve the scholarly record through long-term archiving.
Peer Review Management
Reviewer and editor information is processed to:
- Identify appropriate reviewers;
- Manage reviewer invitations;
- Maintain confidential peer review records;
- Support editorial decision-making;
- Protect the integrity of the peer review process.
Research Integrity and Publication Ethics
Personal information may be processed to protect the integrity of scholarly publishing, including:
- Investigating suspected publication misconduct;
- Evaluating plagiarism reports;
- Assessing image integrity concerns;
- Reviewing authorship disputes;
- Managing appeals and complaints;
- Complying with recommendations issued by recognized publishing ethics organizations.
Communication
We use personal information to communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other users regarding:
- Editorial correspondence;
- Peer review activities;
- Publication updates;
- Technical support requests;
- Customer service inquiries;
- Policy updates where appropriate.
Website Operation
Technical information collected through our websites helps us:
- Maintain website security;
- Prevent unauthorized access;
- Monitor system performance;
- Improve website usability;
- Diagnose technical issues;
- Protect against fraud and cyber threats.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Personal information may also be processed where necessary to:
- Comply with applicable legal obligations;
- Respond to lawful requests from competent authorities;
- Protect the rights and legitimate interests of Wisdomgale Journals;
- Maintain records required by publishing standards and regulatory requirements.
Wisdomgale Journals does not sell personal information to third parties and does not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, or other applicable data protection laws apply, Wisdomgale Journals processes personal data only where a valid legal basis exists. The legal basis depends on the nature of the personal information processed and the purpose for which it is collected.
Performance of a Contract
We process personal data where it is necessary to perform a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contractual relationship. This includes:
- Managing manuscript submissions;
- Providing editorial and peer review services;
- Publishing accepted manuscripts;
- Maintaining author and reviewer accounts;
- Providing requested publishing services.
Legitimate Interests
We process personal data where it is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that those interests are not overridden by the rights and freedoms of the individual.
Our legitimate interests include:
- Maintaining the integrity of scholarly publishing;
- Managing editorial workflows;
- Conducting peer review;
- Preventing publication misconduct and research fraud;
- Protecting the security of our websites and systems;
- Improving our publishing services;
- Responding to inquiries and support requests;
- Maintaining permanent scholarly records.
Legal Obligations
We may process personal information where necessary to comply with legal obligations, including obligations arising under applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or lawful requests from competent public authorities.
Such processing may include:
- Responding to regulatory authorities;
- Complying with legal reporting obligations;
- Maintaining records required by law;
- Supporting investigations where legally required.
Consent
In certain circumstances, we rely on your consent to process personal information. Examples may include:
- Receiving optional marketing communications;
- Using optional website cookies where required by law;
- Publishing information that requires explicit consent;
- Processing certain optional profile information.
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
Protection of Vital Interests
In exceptional circumstances, personal data may be processed where necessary to protect the vital interests of an individual or another natural person, as permitted under applicable law.
Public Interest
Where permitted by applicable legislation, certain processing activities may be carried out in the public interest, particularly where necessary to support the integrity, transparency, and long-term preservation of the scholarly record.
Where more than one legal basis applies to a particular processing activity, Wisdomgale Journals will rely on the legal basis that is most appropriate under the circumstances and applicable law.
How We Share Personal Data
Wisdomgale Journals shares personal information only when necessary to provide scholarly publishing services, operate our systems, comply with legal obligations, protect the integrity of academic communication, or support legitimate business operations. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
Where personal information is shared, we take appropriate measures to ensure that such information is processed securely, lawfully, and only for specified purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Publishing and Scholarly Communication Services
As part of the scholarly publishing process, certain information may be shared with organizations that support the dissemination, registration, indexing, and preservation of academic research.
This may include:
- Digital Object Identifier (DOI) registration agencies;
- Abstracting and indexing databases;
- Scholarly metadata services;
- Academic repositories and archiving services;
- Research discovery platforms.
Information shared for these purposes may include author names, affiliations, article titles, abstracts, keywords, publication dates, funding information, and other bibliographic metadata necessary to support scholarly communication.
Editors and Peer Reviewers
To manage the editorial and peer review process, personal information may be shared with authorized editors, editorial board members, and peer reviewers involved in evaluating manuscripts.
Reviewer identities and confidential review information are handled according to the applicable peer review model and the confidentiality requirements of Wisdomgale Journals.
Individuals involved in peer review are required to maintain the confidentiality of unpublished manuscripts, research data, author information, and editorial communications.
Service Providers
Wisdomgale Journals may engage trusted third-party service providers to support our publishing operations. These providers process personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and under appropriate contractual safeguards.
Such service providers may include organizations providing:
- Website hosting and infrastructure services;
- Manuscript submission and editorial management systems;
- Database management services;
- Email communication services;
- Security monitoring and fraud prevention services;
- Backup and data recovery services;
- Technical support and maintenance services.
These service providers are not permitted to use personal information for their own independent purposes unless required or permitted by applicable law.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities
Wisdomgale Journals may disclose personal information where required to do so by law or where necessary to protect our legal rights, comply with legal obligations, or respond to lawful requests from competent authorities.
Such disclosures may include information provided to:
- Courts, regulators, or government authorities;
- Law enforcement agencies where legally required;
- Professional or ethical organizations involved in research integrity matters;
- Legal advisers or professional consultants where necessary.
Research Integrity and Publication Ethics Organizations
Where necessary to investigate concerns relating to research integrity, publication ethics, or scholarly misconduct, Wisdomgale Journals may share relevant information with recognized organizations, institutions, or individuals involved in such investigations.
This may include information relating to:
- Alleged plagiarism or duplicate publication;
- Authorship disputes;
- Data integrity concerns;
- Peer review manipulation;
- Ethical approval issues;
- Corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions.
Protection of Personal Information
Wisdomgale Journals applies appropriate technical, organizational, and contractual safeguards when sharing personal information. Access to personal data is limited to authorized individuals who require such information for legitimate publishing, operational, legal, or security purposes.
We regularly review our third-party relationships and data-sharing practices to ensure that personal information continues to receive appropriate protection.
International Data Transfers
Wisdomgale Journals operates in an international scholarly publishing environment and may process personal information involving individuals, institutions, and service providers located in different countries. As a result, personal information may be transferred to, stored in, or accessed from countries outside your country of residence.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, Wisdomgale Journals takes appropriate measures to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that personal information continues to receive an adequate level of protection.
Transfers Outside the European Economic Area (EEA)
Where personal information originating from the European Economic Area (EEA) is transferred to countries that are not recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection, Wisdomgale Journals relies on appropriate safeguards established under applicable data protection legislation.
Such safeguards may include:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission;
- Additional contractual, technical, or organizational safeguards where appropriate;
- Other lawful transfer mechanisms recognized under applicable data protection laws.
Transfers from the United Kingdom
Where personal information is transferred from the United Kingdom to countries outside the United Kingdom, Wisdomgale Journals applies appropriate safeguards in accordance with UK data protection legislation, including where applicable:
- UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTA);
- The UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses;
- Other approved transfer mechanisms permitted under applicable law.
International Publishing Operations
Because academic publishing involves collaboration between authors, reviewers, editors, institutions, and research organizations worldwide, personal information may be accessed by authorized individuals located in different jurisdictions.
Examples of international processing activities may include:
- Managing manuscripts submitted by international authors;
- Coordinating peer review with reviewers located worldwide;
- Registering article metadata with international scholarly services;
- Maintaining digital archives and publishing platforms;
- Providing technical support for users across different regions.
Protection During International Transfers
Wisdomgale Journals applies reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information during international transfers, including appropriate access controls, confidentiality obligations, secure communication methods, and contractual protections.
We regularly review international data transfer arrangements to ensure continued compliance with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
Your Rights Regarding International Transfers
If you require further information about international transfers of your personal information, the safeguards applied, or the legal mechanisms relied upon, you may contact Wisdomgale Journals using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
Wisdomgale Journals retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, to resolve disputes, to enforce agreements, and to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
The retention period for personal information depends on the nature of the information, the purpose of processing, applicable legal requirements, and recognized standards within scholarly publishing.
Manuscript and Editorial Records
Information related to manuscript submissions, editorial decisions, peer review activities, and publication processes may be retained for an appropriate period to support the integrity, transparency, and accountability of scholarly communication.
Such records may include:
- Manuscript submission records;
- Author and co-author information;
- Editorial correspondence;
- Reviewer invitations and responses;
- Peer review reports;
- Editorial decisions;
- Publication history and workflow records.
These records may be retained after publication because they may be required to investigate future questions relating to research integrity, authorship, peer review, corrections, or retractions.
Published Research Records
Published articles, author information, article metadata, Digital Object Identifier (DOI) records, corrections, expressions of concern, and retraction information may be retained indefinitely where necessary to preserve the permanence and reliability of the scholarly record.
Unlike ordinary user account information, published scholarly records are generally maintained as part of the permanent academic record and may not be removed solely upon request where removal would compromise research transparency or publication integrity.
User Account Information
Personal information associated with author, reviewer, editor, or reader accounts may be retained for as long as the account remains active or as necessary to provide requested services.
When an account is closed or becomes inactive, Wisdomgale Journals may retain certain information where necessary for:
- Compliance with legal obligations;
- Maintaining publication and editorial records;
- Preventing misuse of publishing systems;
- Resolving disputes or enforcing agreements;
- Protecting the integrity of scholarly records.
Technical and Security Records
Technical information, including system logs, security records, and access information, may be retained for a limited period necessary to:
- Maintain website security;
- Investigate security incidents;
- Detect unauthorized access;
- Improve system reliability;
- Meet legal or regulatory requirements.
Deletion and Anonymization
When personal information is no longer required for legitimate publishing, legal, or operational purposes, Wisdomgale Journals will securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of such information in accordance with applicable policies and legal requirements.
Where information contributes to the permanent scholarly record, anonymization or removal may be limited to the extent necessary to preserve publication integrity and transparency.
Review of Retention Practices
Wisdomgale Journals periodically reviews its data retention practices to ensure that personal information is not retained longer than necessary while recognizing the long-term preservation requirements of scholarly publishing.
Data Security
Wisdomgale Journals is committed to protecting personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal information processed through our websites, manuscript submission systems, editorial platforms, and publishing services.
While no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, Wisdomgale Journals continuously reviews and improves its security practices to reduce risks associated with the processing of personal information.
Technical Security Measures
Depending on the nature of the information processed and the risks involved, Wisdomgale Journals may implement technical safeguards including:
- Secure transmission of information using encryption technologies;
- Protection of online systems through secure authentication mechanisms;
- Access controls designed to restrict unauthorized access;
- Regular monitoring of systems and security events;
- Protection against malware, unauthorized access, and cyber threats;
- Secure backup and recovery procedures;
- System updates and security maintenance activities.
Access Control and Confidentiality
Access to personal information is limited to authorized individuals who require such information to perform legitimate publishing, editorial, technical, legal, or administrative functions.
Employees, editors, reviewers, contractors, and service providers who have access to personal information are expected to maintain confidentiality and handle information responsibly in accordance with applicable policies and agreements.
Manuscript and Peer Review Security
Wisdomgale Journals recognizes the confidential nature of unpublished manuscripts and peer review materials. Appropriate measures are applied to help protect:
- Unpublished research manuscripts;
- Reviewer reports and recommendations;
- Editorial discussions and decisions;
- Author correspondence;
- Confidential research information.
Access to confidential editorial information is restricted to individuals directly involved in the relevant publishing process.
Data Storage and Backup
Personal information may be stored using secure infrastructure provided by Wisdomgale Journals or trusted service providers acting on our behalf.
Backup and recovery processes are maintained to support service continuity, protect against accidental data loss, and assist with restoration following technical incidents.
Security Monitoring and Incident Management
Wisdomgale Journals maintains procedures for identifying, assessing, and responding to potential security incidents involving personal information.
Where a personal data breach occurs, we will take appropriate steps to:
- Assess the nature and impact of the incident;
- Contain and mitigate potential risks;
- Investigate the cause of the incident;
- Notify relevant authorities or affected individuals where required by applicable law;
- Implement measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Third-Party Security
Where third-party providers process personal information on behalf of Wisdomgale Journals, we seek to ensure that appropriate contractual and security requirements are in place.
We select service providers that demonstrate appropriate technical and organizational capabilities and periodically review relevant security practices where appropriate.
Continuous Improvement
Wisdomgale Journals regularly evaluates its security measures in light of technological developments, emerging threats, operational changes, and applicable data protection requirements.
Our objective is to maintain a security framework that supports trustworthy, reliable, and responsible scholarly publishing.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location and the applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding the personal information that Wisdomgale Journals processes about you. These rights are designed to give individuals greater control over how their personal information is collected, used, and protected.
You may exercise these rights by contacting Wisdomgale Journals using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy. We may request verification of your identity before responding to a request in order to protect personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Right of Access
You have the right to request information about whether Wisdomgale Journals processes your personal information and, where applicable, to receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
This may include information about:
- The categories of personal information processed;
- The purposes of processing;
- The recipients or categories of recipients with whom information is shared;
- The retention periods or criteria used to determine retention;
- Your applicable data protection rights.
Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information held by Wisdomgale Journals.
Authors, reviewers, editors, and account holders may update certain profile information through available account management tools or by contacting our editorial office.
Right to Erasure
You may request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances where there is no lawful reason for Wisdomgale Journals to continue processing it.
However, the right to erasure is not absolute. In scholarly publishing, certain information may need to be retained to preserve the accuracy, transparency, and permanence of the academic record.
For example, published article metadata, author information associated with published research, corrections, retractions, and related publication records may be retained where deletion would compromise research integrity or scholarly transparency.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You may request that Wisdomgale Journals restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, including where:
- You contest the accuracy of the information;
- The processing is unlawful but you do not want the information deleted;
- We no longer need the information but you require it for legal claims;
- You have objected to processing and we are reviewing your request.
Right to Object
You may have the right to object to certain processing activities based on legitimate interests or public interest grounds, depending on applicable law.
Where you object, Wisdomgale Journals will consider your request and determine whether there are compelling legitimate grounds to continue processing the information.
Right to Data Portability
Where applicable, you may have the right to receive personal information that you have provided to Wisdomgale Journals in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or request that such information be transferred to another organization.
This right applies only where the processing is based on consent or contract and carried out by automated means, as provided under applicable data protection laws.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where Wisdomgale Journals relies on your consent as the legal basis for processing personal information, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that Wisdomgale Journals has processed your personal information in a manner that does not comply with applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection supervisory authority.
Individuals located in the European Union or European Economic Area may contact their national data protection authority. Individuals located in the United Kingdom may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Response to Data Protection Requests
Wisdomgale Journals will respond to valid data protection requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
In certain circumstances, we may refuse or limit a request where permitted by law, including where fulfilling the request would adversely affect the integrity of the scholarly record, confidentiality obligations, legal requirements, or the rights of others.
Contact Regarding Your Rights
To exercise your data protection rights or request further information about how your personal information is processed, please contact Wisdomgale Journals using the contact information provided in the "Contact Us" section of this Privacy Policy.
Account Registration and User Profiles
Wisdomgale Journals provides online systems that allow authors, reviewers, editors, and other users to create and manage accounts required for participation in scholarly publishing activities. Personal information collected during account registration is used to provide secure access to our services and to support editorial and publishing workflows.
Account Information
When creating or maintaining an account with Wisdomgale Journals, users may provide information including:
- Full name;
- Email address;
- Institutional affiliation;
- Professional role or academic position;
- Research interests and areas of expertise;
- Country or region;
- ORCID iD or other researcher identifiers;
- Username and authentication information;
- Additional profile information voluntarily provided by the user.
Purpose of User Accounts
User accounts enable individuals to access and use services provided by Wisdomgale Journals, including:
- Submitting and managing manuscripts;
- Tracking manuscript progress;
- Communicating with editors and editorial staff;
- Accepting or declining peer review invitations;
- Submitting reviewer reports;
- Managing editorial responsibilities;
- Updating personal and professional information.
Accuracy of Account Information
Users are responsible for ensuring that the personal information provided in their accounts is accurate, complete, and up to date.
Accurate information is important to ensure effective communication, appropriate reviewer selection, correct attribution of scholarly contributions, and reliable maintenance of publishing records.
User Profile Visibility
Certain profile information may be visible to authorized users or participants within the publishing workflow where necessary for legitimate editorial purposes.
Examples may include:
- Author names and affiliations associated with manuscripts;
- Reviewer expertise information used for reviewer selection;
- Editor information related to editorial assignments.
Information that becomes part of a published scholarly record may be publicly available as described elsewhere in this Privacy Policy.
Account Security
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and should take appropriate steps to prevent unauthorized access to their accounts.
Users should:
- Use strong and unique passwords;
- Keep login credentials confidential;
- Notify Wisdomgale Journals if unauthorized access is suspected;
- Avoid sharing account access with other individuals.
Account Closure and Deletion
Users may request closure of their Wisdomgale Journals account by contacting our editorial office or support team.
Upon account closure, we may delete, anonymize, or retain certain information depending on:
- Legal requirements;
- Publication and editorial record-keeping obligations;
- Research integrity requirements;
- Security and fraud prevention needs.
Closing an account does not necessarily result in removal of information associated with published articles, manuscript history, peer review records, or other information required to maintain the integrity of scholarly communication.
Multiple Roles
A user may participate in different roles within Wisdomgale Journals, such as author, reviewer, editor, or reader. Personal information may be processed differently depending on the user's role and the services being accessed.
Where a user performs multiple roles, information may be used to support each relevant publishing activity while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and access controls.
Protection of User Profiles
Wisdomgale Journals applies appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect user profile information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or misuse.
Access to profile information is limited according to user roles, operational requirements, and the principles of confidentiality and data minimization.
Manuscript Confidentiality and Peer Review Privacy
Wisdomgale Journals recognizes that unpublished manuscripts, research findings, reviewer comments, and editorial discussions contain confidential information that requires appropriate protection. Maintaining confidentiality throughout the peer review process is essential to preserving trust, fairness, and integrity in scholarly publishing.
Confidentiality of Unpublished Manuscripts
Manuscripts submitted to Wisdomgale Journals are treated as confidential documents until they are formally published or otherwise made publicly available.
Access to submitted manuscripts is limited to authorized individuals involved in the editorial process, including where applicable:
- Editorial staff;
- Editors and associate editors;
- Peer reviewers;
- Technical personnel supporting the publishing platform;
- Other individuals with a legitimate publishing-related need for access.
Individuals who access unpublished manuscripts are expected to maintain confidentiality and must not use, disclose, distribute, or exploit unpublished information for personal or professional advantage.
Peer Review Confidentiality
Wisdomgale Journals applies appropriate confidentiality standards to peer review activities. Reviewers are expected to treat manuscripts and related materials as confidential documents and should not share manuscript content, review reports, or editorial communications without authorization.
Reviewers should not:
- Share submitted manuscripts with unauthorized individuals;
- Use unpublished information for their own research or advantage;
- Disclose reviewer assignments or editorial discussions;
- Contact authors directly about confidential review matters unless authorized.
Peer Review Models and Reviewer Identity
The visibility of reviewer and author identities depends on the peer review model adopted by the relevant journal.
Wisdomgale Journals may operate different peer review models, including:
- Single-anonymous peer review, where reviewer identities are concealed from authors;
- Double-anonymous peer review, where both reviewer and author identities are concealed during review;
- Other transparent peer review approaches where applicable.
Information regarding the peer review model applied by each journal is provided in the relevant journal policies and author guidelines.
Editorial Confidentiality
Editorial decisions, discussions, recommendations, and communications relating to manuscripts are treated as confidential information.
Editorial information may include:
- Internal editorial discussions;
- Reviewer evaluations;
- Editorial recommendations;
- Decisions regarding acceptance, revision, rejection, correction, or retraction.
Such information is accessed only by individuals authorized to participate in the editorial decision-making process.
Research Data and Supplementary Materials
Where authors submit supplementary materials, datasets, images, figures, or other research-related files during the editorial process, such materials are handled with appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
Access to research materials is limited to individuals who require access for legitimate editorial, technical, or research integrity purposes.
Exceptions to Confidentiality
In certain circumstances, Wisdomgale Journals may disclose confidential information where necessary and permitted by applicable law or ethical requirements.
Examples may include:
- Investigations of suspected research misconduct;
- Authorship or contribution disputes;
- Legal obligations or lawful requests from authorities;
- Publication ethics investigations involving recognized organizations or institutions.
Protection of Peer Review Records
Peer review records may be retained for appropriate periods to support publication integrity, accountability, and investigation of potential ethical concerns.
Such records are protected through appropriate access controls and confidentiality measures and are not made publicly available unless permitted by the applicable journal policy or required for legitimate scholarly purposes.
Commitment to Ethical Peer Review
Wisdomgale Journals is committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and confidential peer review process consistent with recognized standards of publication ethics and responsible scholarly communication.
Research Integrity and Publication Ethics
Wisdomgale Journals is committed to protecting the integrity, reliability, and transparency of scholarly communication. As part of this commitment, we may process personal information when necessary to investigate, prevent, or address concerns relating to research integrity, publication ethics, and responsible conduct in research.
Such processing is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws, recognized publishing ethics principles, and relevant standards for scholarly publishing.
Purpose of Research Integrity Processing
Personal information may be processed where necessary to:
- Investigate allegations of research misconduct;
- Assess concerns regarding publication ethics;
- Protect the accuracy and reliability of the scholarly record;
- Respond to complaints, appeals, or disputes;
- Fulfill obligations arising from ethical publishing standards.
Types of Concerns Investigated
Research integrity investigations may involve concerns including, but not limited to:
- Plagiarism or inappropriate use of published material;
- Duplicate or redundant publication;
- Fabrication or falsification of research data;
- Image manipulation or inappropriate figure presentation;
- Authorship disputes or incorrect attribution of contributions;
- Undisclosed conflicts of interest;
- Ethical approval or participant protection concerns;
- Manipulation of the peer review process.
Information Processed During Investigations
Depending on the nature of the concern, Wisdomgale Journals may process information including:
- Author and contributor information;
- Reviewer and editor information;
- Manuscript history and submission records;
- Editorial correspondence;
- Peer review reports;
- Research-related declarations and statements;
- Relevant supporting documentation.
Sharing Information During Ethical Investigations
Where necessary, relevant information may be shared with appropriate parties involved in resolving research integrity matters.
Such parties may include:
- Authors and co-authors involved in a manuscript;
- Editors and editorial board members;
- Research institutions or employers;
- Funding organizations;
- Professional ethics organizations;
- Legal advisers or competent authorities where required.
Information is shared only to the extent necessary for the investigation, resolution of the matter, or protection of the scholarly record.
Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern
Where concerns affect the reliability or accuracy of published research, Wisdomgale Journals may publish corrections, expressions of concern, retractions, or other notices as appropriate.
Information associated with such actions may be retained and publicly displayed where necessary to maintain transparency, accountability, and the permanent scholarly record.
Cooperation with Institutions and Organizations
Wisdomgale Journals may cooperate with research institutions, publishers, indexing services, and recognized publication ethics organizations when investigating concerns relating to scholarly integrity.
Such cooperation may involve the exchange of relevant information where permitted by applicable law and where necessary to resolve ethical concerns.
Confidentiality of Investigations
Research integrity investigations are handled with appropriate confidentiality. Access to investigation materials is limited to individuals who require such information for legitimate ethical, editorial, legal, or regulatory purposes.
While confidentiality is maintained during investigations, Wisdomgale Journals may disclose information when necessary to protect the integrity of published research, comply with legal obligations, or fulfill recognized publication ethics responsibilities.
Commitment to Responsible Publishing
Wisdomgale Journals are committed to supporting responsible research practices and maintaining confidence in the scholarly publishing process. Personal information processed during research integrity activities is handled carefully, proportionately, and only for legitimate purposes related to maintaining trustworthy academic communication.
Children’s Privacy
Wisdomgale Journals is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals of all ages. However, our services are primarily designed for researchers, academics, professionals, students, editors, reviewers, and other participants involved in scholarly communication.
Services Intended for Adults and Researchers
Wisdomgale Journals does not intentionally provide services directed toward children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization or a lawful basis for processing.
Individuals who create accounts, submit manuscripts, participate in peer review, or provide professional information through our platforms are expected to have the appropriate capacity and authorization to do so.
Information Relating to Minors
In certain circumstances, scholarly publishing activities may involve information relating to individuals under the age of 18, for example:
- Research studies involving child participants;
- Clinical or educational research involving minors;
- Author or contributor information provided in accordance with applicable academic requirements.
Where personal information relating to minors is included in manuscripts, research materials, or supporting documentation, authors and researchers are responsible for ensuring that appropriate ethical approvals, consent requirements, and legal protections have been obtained.
Protection of Children’s Personal Information
Where Wisdomgale Journals processes personal information relating to minors as part of legitimate scholarly publishing activities, such information is handled with appropriate confidentiality, security measures, and safeguards consistent with applicable data protection and research ethics requirements.
Concerns Regarding Children’s Information
If you believe that Wisdomgale Journals has unintentionally collected personal information from a child without appropriate authorization or legal basis, please contact us using the information provided in this Privacy Policy.
Upon receiving such a request, we will review the circumstances and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Wisdomgale Journals may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our publishing practices, legal requirements, regulatory guidance, technological developments, or improvements to our privacy practices.
Updates to This Policy
When changes are made, the updated version of this Privacy Policy will be published on our website with a revised effective date indicating when the changes become applicable.
We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how Wisdomgale Journals collects, uses, protects, and processes personal information.
Material Changes
Where changes significantly affect the way we process personal information or alter individuals’ rights and obligations, Wisdomgale Journals may provide additional notice through appropriate communication channels.
Such notification methods may include:
- Announcements on our website;
- Notifications through publishing platforms or user accounts;
- Email communications where appropriate and permitted by law.
Previous Versions
Previous versions of this Privacy Policy may be retained where necessary for legal, regulatory, historical, or accountability purposes.
Continued Use of Our Services
Your continued use of Wisdomgale Journals websites, manuscript submission systems, editorial platforms, or publishing services after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective indicates that you acknowledge the revised policy.
If you do not agree with significant changes to this Privacy Policy, you should contact Wisdomgale Journals to discuss your concerns or discontinue use of the relevant services where applicable.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data protection rights, or require further information about how Wisdomgale Journals processes personal information, you may contact us using the information provided below.
Privacy and Data Protection Enquiries
For questions relating to personal data processing, privacy practices, or requests under applicable data protection laws, please contact:
- Organization: Wisdomgale Journals
- Privacy Contact: Privacy Office
- Email: privacy@wisdomgale.com
- Website: www.wisdomgale.com
Data Protection Requests
When submitting a request regarding your personal information, please provide sufficient details to allow us to identify your account, records, or interaction with Wisdomgale Journals.
Requests may include:
- Access requests;
- Correction of inaccurate information;
- Deletion requests where applicable;
- Restriction or objection requests;
- Questions regarding data processing activities.
Identity Verification
To protect the confidentiality and security of personal information, Wisdomgale Journals may request additional information to verify the identity of individuals submitting data protection requests.
We will not provide personal information to individuals unless we are satisfied that the requester is authorized to receive such information.
Data Protection Officer
Where required by applicable data protection laws, Wisdomgale Journals may appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for overseeing privacy compliance and advising on data protection matters.
If a Data Protection Officer has been appointed, their contact details will be provided through our website or other appropriate communication channels.
Supervisory Authorities
If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or the United Kingdom and believe that your data protection rights have not been adequately addressed, you may contact the relevant supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority without affecting any other legal rights or remedies available to you.
Commitment to Privacy
Wisdomgale Journals values the trust of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and all individuals who interact with our publishing services. We are committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
