Privacy Policy for Publication Rules of Legalonus Law Journal (LLJ)

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Effective Date: 29th July 2024

Introduction

At Legalonus Law Journal (LLJ) (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, and other contributors involved in our publication process. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle personal information in connection with the submission, review, and publication of articles.

Information We Collect

From Authors

When you submit an article to Legalonus Law Journal (LLJ), we may collect the following personal information:

Name
Email address
Affiliation and job title
Contact information
ORCID iD/ Valid ID card (if applicable)
Submitted manuscripts and related content

From Reviewers

When you agree to review a manuscript, we may collect the following personal information:

Name
Email address
Affiliation and job title
Contact information
Review reports and related correspondence

From Other Contributors

We may collect personal information from editors, guest editors, and other contributors, including:

Name
Email address
Affiliation and job title
Contact information

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

Managing the submission and review process
Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
Making editorial decisions and facilitating the publication process
Maintaining records of submissions and reviews
Ensuring the integrity and quality of the peer-review process
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

Confidentiality and Anonymity

For Authors

Personal information and manuscript details will be shared only with individuals directly involved in the editorial and review process.
Manuscripts under review will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone outside the review process.

For Reviewers

Reviewers’ identities will remain confidential unless they choose to disclose their identity through an open review process.
Review reports and comments will be shared only with the authors and relevant editorial staff.

For Editors and Other Contributors

Personal information will be used solely for managing the publication process and will be shared only with individuals directly involved in this process.

Rejection of Publication and Non-Refundable Fees

The Legalonus Law Journal (LLJ) editorial board reserves the right to reject any manuscript submission on reasonable grounds. Grounds for rejection may include, but are not limited to, issues related to the manuscript’s quality, originality, compliance with submission guidelines, or ethical considerations.

If a manuscript is rejected by the editorial board, any fees collected during the submission process will be non-refundable. By submitting a manuscript, authors acknowledge and accept this policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Data Retention

We will retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Manuscript files and related correspondence will be retained as part of our academic record.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at journal@legalonus.com

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on our website with the new effective date. Your continued involvement in our publication process after any changes indicates your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated policy.