Privacy Statement

Commitment to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, and readers.

Scientific Open Access Publishing (SOAP) is dedicated to protecting the privacy of our readers, authors, reviewers, and website visitors. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect
Personal Identification Information
  • Collected during registration, submission, or subscription.
  • Includes: Name, email address, affiliation, and contact details.
  • Research details, co-authors' information, and manuscript files collected during submission.
Usage & Technical Data
  • Device info, IP address, browser type, OS, referring URLs, and page visits.
  • Cookies: Small files placed on your device to understand preferences and improve website functionality.
2. How We Use & Share Information
Purpose of Use: To manage user accounts, process manuscript submissions, communicate regarding publication status, conduct analytics, and improve website performance.
Communication: Sending newsletters and relevant updates about SOAP (Opt-out available at any time).
Sharing Policy: We may share data with third-party service providers (bound by confidentiality) to operate our services, or if required by law/public authorities.
3. Your Rights
[+] Access & Correction: Request copies of your data or correct inaccuracies.
[+] Deletion: Request deletion of personal info (subject to legal exceptions).
[+] Objection: Object to or restrict specific processing activities.
[+] Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
[+] Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
4. Security, Retention & Policies

We employ technical measures to protect data against unauthorized access. Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this statement or to comply with legal obligations.

Important Note on Retraction: Since all manuscripts are manually processed, retraction requests (unless due to failure to meet standards or force majeure) will incur an administrative fee of 8 to 50 USD, depending on the manuscript's processing stage.

Changes to Privacy Statement: We may update this statement from time to time. Significant changes will be notified via email or website notice.

Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact:
Email: service@soapubs.com
Address: Bridge Street, HR5 3DJ, Kington, United Kingdom

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 made available for any other purpose or to any other party.