Privacy Statement

The journal is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of its users, authors, reviewers, and contributors. This Privacy Policy describes how data is collected, used, stored and protected.

1. Collection of Information

Personal information voluntarily provided by users is collected, such as:

  • Name;
  • E-mail;
  • Institution;
  • Address.

This information is necessary for the submission, review and publication processes.

Technical information such as IP address, browser type and browsing data may also be collected for the purpose of improving the user experience on the website.

2. Use of Information

The information collected is used exclusively to:

  • management of submissions and reviews of articles;
  • communication between the journal, authors, reviewers, and editors;
  • sending relevant notifications and updates;
  • Improving the functioning and performance of the website.

3. Information Sharing

Personal information will not be shared with third parties except as required by law or to comply with legal obligations.

In peer review processes, the anonymity of authors and reviewers will be guaranteed.

4. Information Security

Strict security measures are adopted to protect personal data from loss, unauthorized access, improper disclosure or alteration.

The journal uses protection mechanisms, including encryption technologies, to ensure the integrity of information.

5. Data Retention

Personal data will only be kept for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law.

6. Users' Rights

  • The content of the articles is the sole responsibility of the authors;
  • The total or partial reproduction of the articles is allowed, as long as the source is properly cited;
  • Articles that contain plagiarism will be rejected, and the respective authors may lose the right to publish in the journal;
  • After submission, the authors assign the rights to publish the article to the journal;
  • If the author intends to withdraw the article, he/she may request the cancellation of the publication up to two months before the scheduled edition;
  • The journal uses the Creative Commons CC BY license.

More information about this license can be found at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in editorial processes or applicable legal requirements.

It is recommended that users regularly check this section to stay informed.