Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you register using our online form or interact with REDE, we may collect the following information:

•Personal Details: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and professional details.

•Contact Information: Email address and phone number (if provided).

•ORCID ID: To meet indexing standards and uniquely identify contributors.

•Submission-Related Information: Manuscripts, cover letters, and reviewer suggestions.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

•Create and manage your account for accessing the journal’s submission and tracking system.

•Facilitate manuscript submissions, peer reviews, and publication processes.

•Communicate with you regarding your submissions, reviews, or other journal-related matters.

•Ensure compliance with publishing standards and policies, including indexing requirements.

•Improve our services and respond to inquiries effectively.

Data Sharing

Your personal information is treated with the utmost care and will not be shared with third parties, except in the following cases:

•Peer Review Process: Reviewer suggestions or anonymized data may be shared with reviewers and editors to facilitate a fair and thorough review process.

•Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect the rights and property of Research & Design (REDE).

•Indexing Services: Author details, including ORCID IDs, may be shared with indexing platforms to ensure compliance and improve the discoverability of published work.

•Academic Collaborations: To foster broader academic engagement, we may share relevant user information with trusted academic partners. This information will only be used to provide authors and reviewers access to additional opportunities and resources that enhance their academic visibility and impact.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to authorized personnel only. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed as 100% secure.

Your Rights

As a registered user, you have the right to:

•Access and update your personal information.

•Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal or operational requirements.

•Withdraw consent for specific uses of your data.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at jrede@jrede.org.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Policy Updates

REDE reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or journal practices. Updates will be communicated via our website or email.

By registering with REDE, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. For questions or concerns, please reach out to us at jrede@jrede.org.

Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and security.