Synthesis: A Multidisciplinary Research Journal is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal information entrusted to us by authors, reviewers, editorial board members, readers, and website visitors. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal data in accordance with international data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

To facilitate journal operations and maintain the integrity of our editorial process, we collect the following types of information:

Authors

  • Full name

  • Institutional affiliation and address

  • Email address

  • ORCID iD (optional)

  • Submitted manuscripts and supplementary materials

Reviewers

  • Full name

  • Institutional affiliation

  • Email address

  • Peer review reports, comments, and recommendations

Editorial Board Members

  • Contact details

  • Academic and professional information

  • Contribution history and editorial activity

Website Visitors

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Access times and pages visited

  • Cookies and usage data (for analytics and performance optimization)

2. How We Use Your Information

Personal data collected by the journal is used solely for legitimate academic and operational purposes, including:

  • Manuscript submission and editorial workflow management

  • Coordination of the peer-review process

  • Communication with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members

  • Publication of scholarly content (e.g., author names, affiliations)

  • Indexing, archiving, and journal outreach

  • Website functionality, performance monitoring, and analytics

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Synthesis does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties except under the following circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers directly involved in journal operations (e.g., submission and editorial management systems)

  • With indexing and abstracting services where metadata is required

  • When disclosure is required for legal or regulatory purposes

  • With the explicit consent of the individual concerned

All third-party partners are required to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection standards.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill journal operations and comply with legal requirements.

  • Reviewer and editorial records may be stored for quality control and audit purposes

  • Published articles and accompanying metadata are preserved permanently as part of the scholarly record

  • Personal data unrelated to ongoing operations is securely deleted in accordance with retention policies

5. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from:

  • Unauthorized access or disclosure

  • Accidental or unlawful destruction

  • Data loss, misuse, or alteration

All interactions with our platform are safeguarded using secure communication protocols such as HTTPS and SSL encryption.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with applicable data protection laws, individuals have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request correction, updates, or deletion

  • Object to or restrict certain forms of processing

  • Withdraw previously granted consent (where applicable)

  • File a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

For data-related inquiries or requests, please contact: