Privacy Policy

General

The privacy of every client is important to us. Scopus Journal Publishings (“Scopus Journal Publishings,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy while providing personalized and professional services. This Privacy Policy governs our data collection, processing, and usage practices. It is designed to enable the Data Subject (“you”) to make informed choices regarding the use, access, and correction of your Personal Information. For any queries or requests regarding your Personal Information, please contact us at care@journalpublishingexpert.com.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect Personal Information including but not limited to: full name, gender, date of birth, address, job title, company information, email addresses, telephone numbers, identification details, and referral sources. For Service Providers, we also collect payment information (bank, credit/debit card details, electronic payment IDs), billing address, and work and education profiles. Additionally, we may collect technical data such as IP address, operating system, and browser type.
Personal Information may also be acquired from third-party Service Providers or publicly available sources.

2. Use of Your Personal Information

As Data Controller:

We use your information only in compliance with this Privacy Policy. We will never sell your Personal Information without your explicit consent. Your information may be used to:

  • Assist with service, partnership, or employment requests;
  • Send relevant information via post, email, or other communication;
  • Provide marketing communications related to our business, including profiling for direct marketing purposes;
  • Respond to inquiries, questions, or concerns;
  • Perform analytics to improve user experience and service functionality.

We may share Personal Information with trusted Service Providers or group companies to provide better services, payment processing, statistical analysis, marketing assistance, and customer support. Third parties are prohibited from using your information beyond these purposes and must maintain confidentiality.

Your Personal Information may be transferred globally to support our operations. Payment processing is handled by third-party processors in accordance with their privacy policies. We do not store credit card information to reduce the risk of fraud.

As Data Processor:

We process information as instructed by Data Controllers, in compliance with applicable laws and agreements. Sub-processors are only engaged with written consent from the Controller, and we maintain accountability for their actions. Upon written request, we will delete or return Personal Information unless legally required to retain it.

3. Personal Data of Minors

We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If you are under 18, do not submit Personal Information through our Websites or Services. Parents or guardians are encouraged to monitor their children’s internet usage. If a minor has provided Personal Information, please contact us to delete that information.

4. Retention of Personal Information

We retain Personal Information as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, maintain records, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Requests to terminate your account or stop processing your Personal Information should be sent to care@journalpublishingexpert.com.

Factors determining retention include: purpose of data, legal obligations, consent, value, industry practices, risk, cost, and ease of updating information.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are used to store information about users for essential, functional, and analytical purposes. You may reject some or all cookies by adjusting your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

6. Social Media Features

Some websites include social media features (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.). These may collect your IP address and page visits, and set cookies. Use of these features is governed by the third-party provider’s privacy policy.

7. Security of Personal Information

We implement the following measures:

  • • Secure servers in controlled environments;
  • • Confidentiality agreements with employees and Service Providers;
  • • Limited access to Personal Information;
  • • Secure online management system for submitted documents;
  • • SSL encryption for payment data; 256-bit SSL encryption ensures credit card security; we do not store credit card details.

8. Hyperlinks

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of linked websites. Links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement.

9. Testimonials and Public Forums

Customer testimonials are posted only with consent. Public forums are not confidential, and information shared there is not protected under this Policy.

10. Corporate Events

In events such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, your data may be transferred as part of the business assets. Notifications will be provided for changes in ownership or control.

11. Your Responsibilities

You warrant that Personal Information submitted is lawful, true, complete, and accurate. Misuse, falsification, or automated data collection is prohibited. Violation may result in account suspension or termination.

12. Opting Out and Unsubscribing

  • Reviewing, Correcting, Deleting Data: You may access and update your information via My Account or request deletion by contacting care@journalpublishingexpert.com.
  • Unsubscribing from Communications: Marketing emails include an “unsubscribe” link. Transactional emails (account-related) cannot be opted out of.

13. Sensitive Personal Information

We do not knowingly collect sensitive Personal Information (e.g., racial, political, health, biometric data). If inadvertently submitted, consent for processing is considered given.

14. Amendments to Privacy Policy

This Policy may be updated to reflect legislation and best practices. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice. Continued use implies acceptance.

15. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose your Personal Information as required by law, public authorities, or to protect our rights, including judicial proceedings or court orders.

16. Contact Us

For questions or to ensure your data is accurate and current, contact us at care@journalpublishingexperts.com.

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