Privacy Statement
Contemporary English Teaching and Linguistics is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals associated with the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how personal information is collected, used, and safeguarded in accordance with international standards of scholarly publishing and data protection.
Collection of Information
When registering or submitting to this journal, users may be asked to provide personal information, including but not limited to:
- Full name
- Institutional affiliation
- Contact details (e.g., email address, mailing address, phone number)
- Academic and professional interests
This information is collected solely for the operational and academic purposes of the journal.
Use of Information
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be used for any other purpose or shared with third parties. Specifically, information may be used for:
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding submissions and editorial decisions
- Managing the peer-review process
- Disseminating notices of journal publications, calls for papers, or relevant academic announcements
- Maintaining the academic and ethical standards of the journal
Data Confidentiality and Security
The journal ensures that all personal information provided is stored securely and protected from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Access to personal data is restricted to the editorial team and system administrators responsible for managing the journal’s operations.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
- Personal information will notbe sold, rented, exchanged, or disclosed to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
- Data may be shared only if required by law or to comply with a legal obligation.
- Aggregated and anonymized information (e.g., usage statistics) may be used for reporting or evaluation purposes, but no personally identifiable information will be disclosed.
Authors’ and Users’ Rights
Authors and users have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information held about them.
- Request corrections or updates to their personal data.
- Request removal of their personal information from the journal system, subject to the requirements of maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.
Cookies and Website Analytics
The journal’s website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience, track site usage, and enhance services. These tools collect non-personally identifiable information such as browser type, operating system, and general browsing behavior. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings if they prefer.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in publishing practices, legal requirements, or technological developments. Any significant changes will be communicated via the journal’s website.
