Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy defines the procedures for the collection, use, storage, and protection of personal data of users of the journal “Social Development and Security”, including authors, reviewers, editors, and other individuals interacting with the Journal.

1. General Provisions

The Journal adheres to the requirements and principles of:

  • the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, Regulation (EU) 2016/679);
  • 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 (first name, last name, patronymic if applicable);
  • affiliation (place of work or study);
  • email address;
  • ORCID ID;
  • research interests;
  • professional information: role in the Journal, submission and review history;
  • technical data: IP address, cookies, system access metadata.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data are processed exclusively for the following purposes:

  • ensuring the editorial process: submission, peer review, editing, and publication;
  • communication with authors, reviewers, and editors;
  • indexing and dissemination of scientific publications;
  • ensuring the quality of peer review;
  • compliance with legal obligations;
  • prevention of academic misconduct.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data are processed on the following legal grounds:

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

6. Confidentiality in the Editorial Process

The Journal ensures the confidentiality of:

  • manuscripts at all stages of the editorial process;
  • personal data of authors and reviewers;
  • reviewers’ comments and recommendations.

The Editorial Office does not disclose information about manuscripts, including their status, content, and peer review results, to third parties without a legal basis.

7. Disclosure and Data Transfer

Personal data may be shared with:

  • members of the Editorial Board;
  • reviewers within the peer review process;
  • indexing databases and services (e.g., DOAJ, Crossref, Google Scholar, OUCI);
  • technical providers and platforms supporting the Journal (e.g., OJS).

Data are transferred only to the extent necessary to achieve the stated purposes.

8. Data Retention

Personal data are retained:

  • for the period necessary to fulfill editorial, scientific, and legal purposes;
  • until consent is withdrawn, unless retention is required by law.

Published materials, including author data, may be retained indefinitely as part of the Journal’s scholarly archive.

9. Data Protection Measures

The Journal applies appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

  • access control to the editorial system;
  • use of secure servers;
  • restricted access to personal data;
  • regular security monitoring.

10. Rights of Data Subjects

Users have the right to:

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

To exercise these rights, please contact the Editorial Office.

11. Cookies and Technical Data

The Journal may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • ensure website functionality;
  • collect statistical data;
  • improve user experience.

Users can adjust cookie settings in their browser.

12. Policy Regarding Minors

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

13. Policy Updates

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

14. Contact Information

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

Note: The Journal processes personal data only to the extent necessary to support the editorial process, scientific communication, and compliance with legal obligations.