Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement for Inkwell Innovations in Life Sciences (IILS)

At Inkwell Innovations in Life Sciences (IILS), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Submit manuscripts or reviewer reports
• Register for an account on our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter or other communications
• Participate in surveys or research activities
• Contact our editorial office or customer service

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Name, affiliation, and contact details (email address, postal address, phone number)
• Professional credentials, including educational background, employment history, and areas of expertise
• ORCID ID or other researcher identifiers
• Payment information for processing Article Processing Charges (APC) and other fees
• Any other information you choose to provide

2. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To manage the submission, peer-review, and publication process
• To communicate with you regarding your manuscript, review reports, or editorial decisions
• To provide you with information about our journal, including newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
• To process payments and manage billing and invoicing
• To improve our journal, website, and services based on your feedback
• To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Editorial board members and peer reviewers for the purpose of managing the submission and review process
• Third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, and other operational functions
• Affiliates and partners for joint publications or promotional activities
• Legal and regulatory authorities if required by law or to protect our rights and property

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request access to your personal information and obtain a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain situations.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information based on our legitimate interests.
• Portability: You can request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and have it transferred to another data controller.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [contact email]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated statement on our website and indicating the date of the latest revision.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at: