Privacy Statement

At Thesisprofs Academic Publishing, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all authors, reviewers, editors, and readers who interact with our journals. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect information in compliance with global data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary for the proper functioning of the editorial and publication process. This includes:

  • Full name, institutional affiliation, and contact details (email, phone, etc.)
  • ORCID ID, academic qualifications, and areas of expertise (for authors and reviewers)
  • Manuscript data, submission history, and editorial correspondence
  • Website usage data, such as IP addresses and browsing statistics (collected through cookies or analytics tools)

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Your information is collected and used solely for:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer review processes
  • Communicating editorial decisions and publication updates
  • Assigning DOI numbers and indexing published papers
  • Maintaining reviewer and editorial board databases
  • Sending updates about journal calls, publication policies, and new issues
  • Enhancing the functionality and user experience of our journal platform

We never sell, rent, or disclose your information for commercial purposes.

3. Data Storage and Security

  • All personal and publication data are stored securely on Thesisprofs’ encrypted servers.
  • Access is restricted to authorized editorial and administrative personnel only.
  • Regular backups and secure authentication procedures protect against data loss or unauthorized access.
  • We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by institutional or legal policies.

4. Data Sharing

We may share limited author and publication metadata with:

  • Crossref for DOI registration
  • Indexing databases (Google Scholar, AJOL, Scilit, etc.)
  • Institutional repositories or funding bodies, where applicable

Such sharing is restricted to publication-related information and does not include personal contact data without explicit consent.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to:

  • Improve site navigation and user experience
  • Monitor journal traffic and citation patterns
  • Track downloads and access frequency

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Author and Reviewer Rights

Authors, reviewers, and editors have the right to:

  • Access and correct their personal data
  • Request deletion of their data from our systems
  • Withdraw consent for communication or participation
  • Request a record of stored information

All such requests should be made via [email protected] and will be processed within 14 business days.

7. Third-Party Links

The Thesisprofs Journal Hub website may contain links to third-party platforms such as Crossref, ORCID, or institutional repositories. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy statements of any linked websites.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in regulatory requirements or operational procedures. The latest version will always be available on our website.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Statement, please contact:

Thesisprofs Academic Publishing 
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thesisprofs.com
Address: Abuja, Nigeria