Last Updated: January 1, 2024
This Privacy Policy outlines the policies and procedures of the Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) the Journal regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you access or use our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, country, and contact information provided during manuscript submission or communication.
Manuscript Information: Author names, affiliations, research content, and metadata related to submissions.
Usage Data: Information automatically collected when using the website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and access times.
Cookies and Tracking Data: To improve website functionality and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used for the following purposes:
To manage manuscript submissions, peer review, and publication processes.
To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors.
To provide updates about publications, policies, or journal activities.
To maintain website performance, security, and analytical improvements.
To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
3. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
4. Data Protection
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. Users can modify browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some parts of the website may not function properly without them.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
7. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others. Information may be shared only with:
Editorial board members and reviewers for the purpose of peer review.
Service providers assisting in website hosting, archiving, or DOI registration.
Legal authorities, if required by law.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. Requests can be made by contacting the editorial office.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact us at:
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words in which the initial letter is capitalized have specific meanings as defined below. These definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form. The definitions provided herein apply throughout this Privacy Policy, unless stated otherwise.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
“Journal” also referred to refers to the Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review).
“You” means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the organization or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.
“Service” refers to the journal website, submission portal, and all related online services provided by AATCC Review.
“Personal Data” means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
“Usage Data” refers to information collected automatically, such as website activity, browser type, IP address, and other analytical data.
“Cookies” are small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device) that help improve website functionality and user experience.
“Third Party” refers to any external organization, service provider, or partner that may process data on behalf of the Journal.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
Journal (referred to as either “the Journal”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review), managed by Peer Journals, India.
Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
Country refers to: India.
Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet.
Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service refers to the Website and all related online platforms of the Journal.
Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Journal. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Journal to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Journal, to perform services related to the Service, or to assist in analyzing how the Service is used.
Third-Party Social Media Service refers to any website or social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
Website refers to Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review), accessible from https://aatcc.peerjournals.com (or your preferred website URL).
You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using the Journal’s website or related services, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
Email address
First name and last name
Phone number
Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.
Usage Data may include information such as your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the pages of our website that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
When you access the website via a mobile device, we may automatically collect certain information including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device’s unique ID, IP address, mobile operating system, mobile Internet browser type, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
We may also collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our website or access it through a mobile device.
Information from Third-Party Social Media Services
The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) may allow you to create an account and log in to use certain services through the following third-party social media platforms:
Google, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter)
If you choose to register through or grant us access to a third-party social media service, we may collect personal data already associated with your social media account, such as your name, email address, activities, or contact list associated with that account.
You may also choose to share additional information through your third-party social media account. If you choose to provide such data, you are giving the Journal permission to use, store, and share it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor the activity on our Website and to store certain information. Tracking technologies such as beacons, tags, and scripts are used to collect and analyze information to help us improve the Journal’s services and user experience.
The technologies we use may include:
Cookies or Browser Cookies
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. Unless you have adjusted your browser settings to refuse cookies, our website may use them.
Flash Cookies
Certain features of our website may use local stored objects (commonly known as Flash Cookies) to collect and store information about your preferences or activities. Flash Cookies are not managed by standard browser settings.
To learn how to manage or delete Flash Cookies, please refer to Adobe’s official guidance here:
https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/disable-local-shared-objects-flash.html
Web Beacons
Some sections of our website and emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also called clear GIFs, pixel tags, or single-pixel GIFs). These help the Journal count users who have visited specific pages, opened emails, or accessed certain features. They also help verify system and server integrity and analyze website statistics.
Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” cookies.
Persistent Cookies remain on your device even after you go offline.
Session Cookies are deleted automatically once you close your browser.
We use both Session and Persistent Cookies for the following purposes:
1. Necessary / Essential Cookies
Type: Session Cookies
Administered by: AATCC Review
Purpose: These cookies are necessary to provide core website services and enable you to access secure areas of the site. They help authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of accounts. Without these cookies, certain features of the website may not function properly.
2. Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies
Type: Persistent Cookies
Administered by: AATCC Review
Purpose: These cookies record whether users have accepted the use of cookies on the website.
3. Functionality Cookies
Type: Persistent Cookies
Administered by: AATCC Review
Purpose: These cookies allow the Journal to remember choices you make—such as login details or language preferences—to enhance your browsing experience and prevent you from re-entering the same information each time you visit.
Use of Your Personal Data
Purposes for Using Personal Data
The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) may use your Personal Data for the following purposes:
To Provide and Maintain Our Services:
To operate and monitor the usage of our website, manuscript submission system, and related journal services.
To Manage Your Account:
To manage your registration as a user of the website or submission portal. The Personal Data you provide may give you access to specific functionalities available to registered users.
For the Performance of a Contract:
To facilitate the processing, compliance, and completion of agreements related to your manuscript submission, publication, or any other contractual arrangement with the Journal.
To Contact You:
To communicate via email, phone, SMS, or other forms of electronic messaging regarding updates, notifications, or services related to your submissions, publications, or journal activities.
To Provide News and Updates:
To share information about journal news, updates, special offers, calls for papers, or related events, unless you have opted out of such communications.
To Manage Your Requests:
To respond to and manage your inquiries, requests, or concerns regarding the Journal’s services.
For Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale, or other transfer of assets, your Personal Data may be included as part of the assets transferred.
For Other Purposes:
To conduct data analysis, identify usage trends, evaluate the effectiveness of journal campaigns, improve our website and services, and enhance your experience.
Sharing of Personal Data
Your Personal Data may be shared in the following situations:
With Service Providers: To facilitate and analyze journal services, including website hosting, manuscript submission systems, or email communications.
For Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sales of journal assets.
With Affiliates: To share information with affiliated entities under common management, who must honor this Privacy Policy.
With Business Partners: To provide you with specific offers, services, or promotions.
With Other Users: Information you share publicly on the website or via social media integration may be viewed and distributed by other users.
With Your Consent: For any other purpose explicitly authorized by you.
Retention of Personal Data
The Journal will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Usage Data may be retained for a shorter period, except when required to strengthen security, improve service functionality, or comply with legal obligations.
Transfer of Personal Data
Your information may be processed at the Journal’s offices or by third-party partners located in other countries, where data protection laws may differ. By submitting your information, you consent to this transfer. The Journal ensures that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.
Disclosure of Personal Data
Business Transactions: Personal Data may be transferred in the event of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, with notice provided beforehand.
Law Enforcement: Personal Data may be disclosed when required by law or valid requests from authorities (e.g., courts or government agencies).
Other Legal Requirements: Disclosure may occur to comply with legal obligations, protect rights or property, prevent wrongdoing, ensure user safety, or protect against liability.
Security of Personal Data
The Journal takes commercially reasonable measures to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Children’s Privacy
The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) does not knowingly provide services to individuals under the age of 13. We do not intentionally collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13 years of age.
If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately. Upon becoming aware that Personal Data from a child under 13 has been collected without verified parental consent, we will take steps to remove such information from our servers.
In cases where consent is required by law as a basis for processing Personal Data, and your country mandates parental consent for children under a certain age, we may request parental consent before collecting or using that information.
Links to Other Websites
The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by the Journal. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third-party website.
We strongly recommend that you review the Privacy Policy of every website you visit. The Journal has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy will be revised accordingly.
When significant changes are made, we may also notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website before the changes become effective.
You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your Personal Data. Changes to this Privacy Policy become effective immediately upon being posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or how your Personal Data is handled by the Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review), you can contact us in any of the following ways:
Email: submission@peerjournals.com
Email: editor@aatccreview.com