Privacy Statement
Literary Horizons: An International Journal values the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors. The journal is committed to the responsible collection, use, and protection of personal information solely for legitimate academic, editorial, administrative, and publishing purposes.
Our Commitment to Privacy
Literary Horizons recognizes the importance of protecting personal information entrusted to the journal during manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, and publication. All personal data is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy standards and publishing ethics.
Information collected by the journal is used only for activities directly related to scholarly publishing and is never intentionally disclosed or used for unrelated commercial purposes.
Privacy Highlights
- Secure Data Management
- Confidential Peer Review
- Restricted Data Access
- Responsible Information Handling
- Academic Integrity
- Compliance with Privacy Standards
Information That May Be Collected
| Information Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Personal Information | Name, professional title |
| Professional Information | Institutional affiliation |
| Contact Information | Email address |
| Researcher Information | ORCID or researcher identifier |
| Manuscript Information | Submission files and manuscript details |
| Reviewer Information | Reviewer records and reports |
| Communication Records | Editorial correspondence |
How Information May Be Used
Process manuscript submissions
Coordinate the peer-review process
Communicate editorial decisions
Maintain publication records
Respond to author and reader enquiries
Manage journal operations
Address research integrity matters
Privacy Principles
- Personal data is managed securely and responsibly.
- Access to personal information is restricted to authorized editorial staff.
- Manuscripts and peer-review records remain confidential.
- Personal information is not intentionally used for unrelated commercial purposes.
- Appropriate safeguards are implemented when third-party services are used.
Data Retention
Literary Horizons retains personal information only for as long as necessary to support scholarly publishing, editorial administration, record management, and compliance with applicable legal and ethical requirements.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Statement may be revised periodically to reflect changes in technology, publishing practices, legal requirements, or data protection regulations. Any updates will be published on the journal website to ensure transparency and continued compliance.
Literary Horizons remains committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and trust of everyone involved in the publication process while maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and responsible scholarly publishing.
