Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

Effective Date: October 14, 2024

Aurora Wings Publishing ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.awpublishing.org, register as a user, submit manuscripts as an author, or engage with any of our services. Please read this statement carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

  1. Personal Information:
  • During Registration and Author Submission:
    • Name
    • Email Address
    • Mailing Address
    • Phone Number
    • Affiliation (e.g., university, research institution)
    • Payment Information (if applicable)
    • Manuscript Details (e.g., title, abstract, content)
  1. Non-Personal Information:
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: Facilitate user registration, author submissions, manuscript processing, and publication.
  • Communication: Respond to your inquiries, send updates, newsletters, and important information related to our services.
  • Improvement of Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our website, services, and user experience.
  • Marketing: With your consent, send promotional materials and information about our publications and events.
  • Compliance: Fulfill legal obligations and protect our rights and the rights of our users.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose your information to governmental authorities or other parties.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with other parties when you have given us explicit permission to do so.

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure data storage practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: Request the restriction of processing your personal information.
  • Portability: Request the transfer of your personal information to another service provider.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Enhance User Experience: Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Analyze Trends: Understand how users navigate our website to improve functionality and content.
  • Marketing and Advertising: Deliver personalized advertisements and measure their effectiveness.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use certain features.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Statement and applicable laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Statement on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this statement periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: service@awpublishing.org

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Statement. Thank you for trusting Aurora Wings Publishing with your personal information.