1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Amecera ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services. By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, institution)
- Academic credentials, affiliations, and professional background
- Research interests, expertise, and publication history
- Account login credentials and authentication information
- Payment information when processing article processing charges
- Communications between you and other users on our platform
- Feedback and reviews provided through our services
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and improve our publishing and peer review services
- Match researchers with relevant review opportunities
- Process payments and manage financial transactions
- Send important notifications about submissions and reviews
- Analyze platform usage to improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
- Prevent fraudulent activities and enhance security
4. Data Protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Strict access controls and authentication procedures
- Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
5. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information and request copies
- Correct or update inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
- Object to processing of your personal information
- Request restriction of processing your data
- Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for various aspects of our platform. These services have their own privacy policies and may collect information as per their terms. Our main third-party providers include:
- Payment processors
- Analytics services
- Cloud storage providers
- Communication services
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: contact@amecera.org
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Last updated: Jun 06, 2025