Privacy Statement

At Journal of Physics and Mathematics (JPM), we are committed to protecting the privacy of all authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and secure personal data in compliance with international standards and ethical publishing practices.

1. Data We Collect

  • Names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses of authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Manuscript and peer-review metadata required for editorial and publishing purposes.
  • Technical information such as essential cookies and server logs for site functionality and security.

No sensitive personal data is collected beyond what is required for scholarly communication.

2. Use of Information

  • Managing manuscript submissions, peer review, and editorial workflows.
  • Publishing author details in articles and associated metadata.
  • Operating and improving the journal website and user services.

We do not sell or share personal information for unrelated commercial purposes.

3. Disclosure and Transparency

Author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, and emails may appear in published content and metadata to ensure transparency and attribution. Data may also be shared with indexing and archiving services under secure conditions.

4. Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for site operation (login, submission, security). Optional analytics and marketing cookies may be used to improve services. Users may control cookie preferences through their browser settings.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as required for editorial and publishing purposes. Published content and metadata may be preserved indefinitely as part of the scholarly record.

6. Security

Access to personal data is limited to authorized staff only. We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

7. User Rights

Users may request access to, correction, or deletion of their personal data, and may withdraw consent for non-essential processing, in line with applicable laws.

8. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, please contact:
Editorial Office – JPM
Email: jpm@imsyp.com

9. Updates

This Privacy Statement may be updated to reflect legal requirements or operational changes. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Last updated: 23 September 2025