Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2025

1. Who We Are

The International Journal of New Media and Politics (IJNMP) is published by INSS Press. This site hosts the journal’s content and submission system. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.

2. Information We Collect

User Accounts: names, affiliations, email addresses, and optional ORCID IDs provided by users who register.
Manuscripts & Peer Review: submissions, metadata, reviews, editorial decisions, and related correspondence.
Website Usage: IP addresses, browser type, access times, referring pages; cookies necessary for authentication and security.
Communications: emails or messages sent to the editorial office.

3. How We Use This Information

Operate the submission, review, and publication process.
Manage user accounts and provide journal services.
Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors.
Maintain site security and generate aggregate usage statistics.
Fulfil legal and ethical obligations as part of the scholarly record.

4. Legal Basis

We process personal data on the basis of legitimate interests (journal publishing), contract (providing the services you request), consent (e.g., optional communications), and legal obligation.

5. Data Sharing

With service providers (e.g., hosting, indexing, email) who support publishing operations under confidentiality agreements.
Published articles include author names, affiliations, and metadata as part of the permanent scholarly record.
We do not sell personal data.

6. Retention

Submissions, decisions, and reviews form part of the academic record and are retained. User accounts can be closed on request, but some data may be preserved to maintain scholarly integrity.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, update, restrict, or delete your personal data, and to data portability. Requests should be directed to the editorial office (see Contact below).

8. Cookies

We use cookies strictly necessary for login, session management, and security. Optional analytics cookies may be used to improve site performance. You can adjust browser settings to block cookies, but some features may not function.

9. Children’s Privacy

This journal is intended for academic and professional use. It is not directed at children under the age of 16.

10. Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. No system is fully secure; we encourage use of strong, unique passwords.

11. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external services (e.g., repositories, indexes). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

12. Policy Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The “Last updated” date will reflect the latest version.

13. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, please contact: Email: ijnmp@insspress.org Editorial Office: International Journal of New Media and Politics (IJNMP), INSS Press