Privacy Statement

1. General Provisions

This Privacy Policy defines the principles governing the collection, use, storage, and protection of personal data of users (authors, reviewers, editors, and other participants) interacting with the journal “Social Development and Security”.

The Journal complies with:

  • the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, Regulation (EU) 2016/679);
  • the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE);
  • international open access standards (DOAJ, OASPA).

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller is the Editorial Office of the journal “Social Development and Security.”

Contact for data protection inquiries: tim68@ukr.net

3. Categories of Personal Data

The Journal may collect and process the following personal data:

  • full name;
  • affiliation (institution, organization);
  • email address;
  • ORCID iD;
  • research interests;
  • editorial activity data (roles, submission and review history);
  • technical data (IP address, system access metadata).

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data are processed solely for the following purposes:

  • management of the editorial workflow (submission, peer review, publication);
  • communication with authors, reviewers, and editors;
  • indexing and dissemination of scholarly content;
  • ensuring the quality and integrity of peer review;
  • compliance with legal obligations;
  • prevention of academic misconduct.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data are processed on the following legal bases:

  • consent of the data subject (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR);
  • performance of a contract (publishing agreement) (Article 6(1)(b));
  • legitimate interest (ensuring scholarly communication quality) (Article 6(1)(f));
  • compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c)).

6. Confidentiality in the Editorial Process

The Journal ensures confidentiality of:

  • submitted manuscripts at all stages of the editorial process;
  • personal data of authors and reviewers;
  • reviewer reports and editorial communications.

The Editorial Office does not disclose information about manuscripts (including receipt, content, review status, reviewer comments, or editorial decisions) to third parties without a lawful basis.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Personal data may be shared with:

  • members of the Editorial Board;
  • reviewers (within the peer review process);
  • indexing and abstracting databases (e.g., Scopus, DOAJ);
  • technical service providers (e.g., journal management systems such as OJS).

Data are disclosed only to the extent necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy.

8. Data Retention

Personal data are retained:

  • for as long as necessary to fulfill editorial and legal purposes;
  • or until consent is withdrawn, unless retention is required by law.

Published articles (including author metadata) may be retained indefinitely as part of the scholarly record.

9. Data Security

The Journal implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • access control mechanisms;
  • secure server infrastructure;
  • restricted access to personal data;
  • regular monitoring of system security.

10. Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects have the right to:

  • access their personal data;
  • request correction of inaccurate data;
  • request erasure of personal data (“right to be forgotten”);
  • restrict processing;
  • object to processing;
  • request data portability;
  • withdraw consent at any time.

Requests should be submitted to the Editorial Office via the контакт email.

11. Cookies and Technical Data

The Journal website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • ensure proper website functionality;
  • collect usage statistics;
  • improve user experience.

Users may manage cookie preferences via their browser settings.

12. Data Concerning Minors

The Journal does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

13. Changes to This Policy

The Journal reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy. The current version will be published on the official website.

14. Contact Information

For all inquiries related to personal data protection, please contact: tim68@ukr.net