Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

1. Introduction

The Praxis Journal is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of authors, reviewers, editors, and website users. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

By using this website or submitting content to the journal, you consent to the practices described in this statement.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Name, professional title, and institutional affiliation

  • Email address and contact details

  • ORCID iD (if provided)

  • Manuscript submission information

  • Peer review comments and editorial communications

  • Website usage data (cookies, IP address, browser type)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless required for publication purposes and provided voluntarily by the individual.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer review

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors

  • Publishing accepted articles

  • Maintaining academic records and journal archives

  • Improving website functionality and user experience

  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Personal data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent (e.g., manuscript submission)

  • Legitimate interests (journal administration and academic publishing)

  • Legal obligation (compliance with regulatory requirements)

5. Data Retention

Personal data related to published articles may be retained indefinitely as part of the academic record. Administrative and correspondence data will be retained only as long as necessary for operational and legal purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised editorial personnel.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyse traffic, and improve functionality. Users may control cookie settings through their browser preferences.

8. Third-Party Services

The journal may use third-party service providers for website hosting, manuscript management, and analytics. These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection standards.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, individuals have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure (where legally applicable)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Requests may be submitted via the contact details below.

10. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:

Editorial Office
The Praxis Journal
Email: info@ukcesrpfpa.co.uk
United Kingdom

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.