Effective Date: January 2020

CRID Book Publishing is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all individuals who interact with our platform, including authors, reviewers, editors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ethical publishing standards.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number, and affiliation (for authors, reviewers, and editors)

• Payment details for publication fees (processed securely via third-party providers)

b. Manuscript Information

• Submitted manuscripts, author bios, figures, and supplementary files

c. Technical Information

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data from website visits

• Cookies and analytics (to improve website experience)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

• Processing manuscript submissions and peer reviews

• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors

• Maintaining user accounts and publication records

• Promoting published work and managing author profiles

• Sending updates, newsletters, or announcements (with opt-out options)

• Enhancing the user experience on our website through analytics

3. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect anonymized data on how our website is accessed and used. Cookies help us understand user preferences and improve functionality.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

CRID Book Publishing does not sell or rent personal data to any third parties. We may share your information only in the following cases:

• With peer reviewers, editors, and staff involved in the publication process

• With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, plagiarism checkers)

• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

5. Author and Reviewer Confidentiality

• Submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential before publication.

• Reviewer identities are protected in single- or double-blind peer review processes.

• Author information is only made public after publication (e.g., names, affiliations, bios).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal and manuscript data for as long as necessary to fulfill publishing obligations, legal compliance, or archival purposes. Authors may request updates or deletion of personal data, subject to reasonable legal and operational considerations.

7. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

This includes:

• Secure data storage and encrypted connections (SSL)

• Restricted access to editorial systems

• Routine security monitoring

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct inaccuracies in your data

• Request deletion or restrict data processing (where legally permissible)

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact:
editor.publication@cridglobal.org

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. CRID Book Publishing is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.