Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [July 23, 2026]

At Cortex, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use our website and submit, review, or access manuscripts through our journals.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Name, affiliation, and professional designation

  • Email address and contact information

  • ORCID iD and other researcher identifiers (if provided)

  • User account information

  • Manuscripts, reviewer comments, and editorial correspondence

  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data

  • Information voluntarily provided through contact forms or email communications

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Manage user accounts and journal submissions

  • Conduct editorial and peer-review processes

  • Communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers

  • Publish accepted articles and author information

  • Improve our website and publishing services

  • Maintain the security and integrity of our systems

  • Comply with legal and ethical publishing requirements

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Personal information may be shared only when necessary with:

  • Editorial board members and reviewers for manuscript evaluation

  • Service providers supporting website hosting and journal management

  • Indexing agencies and research databases for published articles

  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by applicable law

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, maintain secure sessions, and analyze website usage. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to maintain secure systems, no method of data transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to support journal operations, maintain the scholarly record, comply with legal obligations, and fulfill publication and archival requirements.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, users may have the right to:

  • Access their personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal information where legally permissible

  • Update account information

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate external services such as DOI registration agencies, indexing services, ORCID, or plagiarism detection tools. These services operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage users to review them separately.

9. Children's Privacy

Our journals and publishing services are intended for researchers, academics, and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by applicable law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:

Email: editor@cortexpub.com