Privacy Policy

Protecting authors, reviewers, and research data in textile science publishing

Advances in Textiles Technology is committed to safeguarding the privacy, confidentiality, and intellectual integrity of all users including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected within our publishing system.

1. Collection of Information

We collect personal and professional information such as author names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and contact details during manuscript submission and peer review. Additional data may include registration credentials, correspondence records, and voluntary subscription information for journal updates and announcements.

2. Use of Information

Collected data is used strictly for editorial and publishing purposes, including manuscript processing, peer review coordination, communication between authors and reviewers, indexing, and publication management. It also helps us inform users about journal updates, calls for papers, and policy revisions.

3. Confidentiality of Manuscripts

All submitted manuscripts are treated as strictly confidential documents. Reviewer identities remain protected throughout the peer review process, and unpublished research is never disclosed or shared outside authorized editorial workflows.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Personal data is never sold, rented, or used for commercial purposes. Limited information may only be shared when required for essential publishing services such as DOI registration, indexing databases, or legal compliance obligations.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience, monitor traffic patterns, and improve system performance. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information unless voluntarily provided by the user.

6. Data Protection

All data is stored in secure systems with appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. We continuously improve security measures to ensure data integrity in our publishing environment.

7. User Rights

Users may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data by contacting the editorial office. Consent for communications such as newsletters or announcements may be withdrawn at any time.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, editorial practice, or legal requirements. Continued use of the journal website indicates acceptance of any updated terms.