TURAAS PUBLICATIONS

Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Name, academic or institutional affiliation, and designation
• Email address and phone number
• Postal or billing address (if applicable)
• Author biographies, ORCID IDs, and manuscript files
• Correspondence related to submissions or inquiries

Automatically Collected Data:

• IP address, browser type, device information
• Website usage data collected via cookies and analytics

Purpose of Data Processing

We use your personal data to:

• Manage submissions, peer review, and publication processes
• Communicate with authors, editors, and reviewers
• Provide updates on publications, calls for papers, and newsletters (if opted-in)
• Maintain the integrity and transparency of the academic record
• Comply with legal obligations

All data processing is done lawfully, fairly, and transparently as required by GDPR.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For EU users, Turaas processes personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent: When you submit manuscripts, subscribe to newsletters, or provide explicit permission.
• Contractual Necessity: Processing data required to handle submissions, peer review, and publication.
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with academic, institutional, or legal requirements.
• Legitimate Interests: Improving website functionality, preventing fraud, or maintaining academic records, provided these do not override your rights.

Sharing of Information

We respect confidentiality. Personal data may only be shared with:

• Peer reviewers and editorial team for manuscript evaluation
• Service providers assisting with website hosting, data storage, or email delivery
• Indexing or archiving partners, when required for scholarly dissemination
• Legal authorities if required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Data Retention

Manuscript-related personal data may be retained permanently as part of the public academic record.

Other personal data is retained only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or archival purposes.

Your Rights under GDPR

EU residents have the following rights:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data (unless part of the academic record)
• Withdraw consent at any time for non-essential communications
• Object to or restrict certain data processing
• Data portability (receive your data in a commonly used format)
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at turaaspublications@gmail.com.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to improve website performance and user experience. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function fully.

Data Security

Turaas implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, electronic transmission cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external academic or institutional websites. Turaas is not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted with the updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or GDPR-related requests, please contact: