At Oxbridge Publishing House, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information that we may receive from users of our websites, subscribers, authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders.

Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personal information, including name, email address, postal address, and phone number, when users voluntarily provide it to us. This may occur when users subscribe to our journals, submit manuscripts, or communicate with us by email or other means. We may also collect information about users’ interactions with our websites, such as IP addresses, browser type, and other technical information.

Use of Personal Information

We use personal information to provide users with access to our services, to communicate with them about their subscriptions, submissions, or reviews, and to respond to their inquiries or requests. We may also use personal information to improve our services, to conduct research, or for other legitimate purposes consistent with our mission and values.

Sharing of Personal Information

We may share personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services or conducting our operations. These may include hosting providers, marketing agencies, payment processors, and other vendors who provide essential services to our business. We may also share personal information with other stakeholders, such as authors or reviewers, as necessary to facilitate the publication process.

We do not share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes or sell personal information to any third party.

Protection of Personal Information

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We have implemented physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to secure personal information, including data encryption, firewalls, and access controls. We also limit access to personal information to only those employees, agents, and contractors who have a legitimate need to know in order to provide services to our users.

Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When personal information is no longer necessary for our business purposes, we will securely dispose of it in accordance with our data retention policies and procedures.

Rights of Users

Users have the right to access, update, or delete their personal information, subject to certain limitations and exceptions. Users may also withdraw their consent to our use of their personal information at any time. Users may contact us to exercise their rights or to inquire about our privacy practices.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by posting a notice on our website or by other means. Users are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at admin@oxbridgepublishinghouse.com.

Data Protection Laws

At Oxbridge Publishing House, we are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We are committed to protecting the privacy rights of all individuals whose personal information we process, regardless of their location.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve our websites and provide users with a better experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on users’ devices when they access our websites. We use cookies to remember users’ preferences, to analyze website usage, and to personalize content and advertising. Users can manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our websites may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. Users are advised to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 16, we will take reasonable steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

International Data Transfers

As an international publisher, we may transfer personal information to countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with different data protection laws. We take appropriate measures to ensure that personal information is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws, such as entering into Standard Contractual Clauses with our partners or ensuring that they are Privacy Shield certified.

Marketing and Advertising

We may use personal information to send users promotional communications about our services, products, and events, subject to users’ consent where required by law. Users may opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the communications.

We may also use third-party advertising and analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to analyze website traffic, usage, and trends. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about users’ interactions with our websites and other online services. Users can manage their preferences for these services through their browser settings or by using the opt-out mechanisms provided by the service providers.

Data Subject Rights

Users have certain rights with respect to their personal information, as provided by applicable data protection laws. These may include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of personal information, as well as the right to data portability and to withdraw consent to the processing of personal information. Users may contact us to exercise these rights or to inquire about our privacy practices.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach involving personal information, we will notify affected individuals and authorities as required by applicable data protection laws. We will take appropriate measures to mitigate the impact of the breach and to prevent future breaches from occurring.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by posting a notice on our website or by other means. Users are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.