1. Introduction
Dialogic Academic Presses (“DAPresses”, “we”, “our”, “us”), a division of Dialogic Solutions Ltd is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all authors, reviewers, editors, journal owners, institutional partners, and visitors who interact with our website at https://dapresses.com.
This Privacy Policy explains:
- What personal data we collect
- How we use it
- How we store and protect it
- Your rights under applicable data protection laws
DAPresses operates as an open‑access publishing platform, supporting journals, editors, and authors in disseminating scholarly work.
By using our website or submitting content to DAPresses or via emails including info@dialogicsl.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Data We Collect
We collect personal data necessary for publishing, editorial workflows, communication, and platform functionality.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Name, institutional affiliation, and academic profile
- Email address(es)
- Manuscript submissions and metadata
- Peer review reports and editorial comments
- Journal hosting applications
- Billing and payment information (if applicable)
- Communication records with DAPresses
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring websites
- Cookies and usage analytics
2.3 Publicly Available Information
For editorial and indexing purposes, we may collect:
- ORCID iD
- Research profiles (e.g., Google Scholar, ResearchGate, SCOPUS)
- Institutional affiliations
3. How We Use Your Data
DAPresses uses personal data strictly for academic publishing and platform operations.
3.1 Editorial and Publishing Purposes
- Managing manuscript submissions
- Coordinating peer review
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
- Producing, publishing, and disseminating articles
- Assigning DOIs and metadata distribution
3.2 Journal Hosting and Platform Services
- Setting up journal accounts
- Supporting editorial boards
- Providing technical assistance
- Maintaining publication records
3.3 Legal and Ethical Compliance
- Preventing research misconduct
- Managing conflicts of interest
- Responding to legal requests
- Ensuring compliance with COPE and open‑access standards
3.4 Communication
- Sending editorial decisions
- Responding to enquiries
- Providing updates about submissions or hosted journals
- Providing newsletters and updates based on subscriptions.
We do not give your data to third-party for advertising, profiling, or commercial resale.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
DAPresses processes personal data under the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract (e.g., publishing agreements)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., maintaining academic integrity)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Consent, where explicitly required
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Data
DAPresses may share personal data only when necessary for publishing and platform operations.
5.1 With Your Consent
- Publishing author names, affiliations, and email addresses
- Displaying editor and reviewer acknowledgements
5.2 With Third‑Party Service Providers
We may share data with:
- DOI registration agencies (e.g., Crossref)
- Indexing services
- Hosting and cloud infrastructure providers
- Payment processors (if applicable)
These providers are bound by confidentiality and data‑protection obligations.
5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose data if required by:
- Court orders
- Government authorities
- Legal investigations
DAPresses does not sell or trade personal data.
6. Publication of Author Information
6.1 For transparency in scholarly communication, DAPresses publishes:
- Author names
- Institutional affiliations
- Corresponding author email address
- ORCID iD (if provided)
6.2 Corresponding authors must ensure that all co‑authors consent to the publication of their information.
7. Cookies and Analytics
DAPresses uses cookies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyse traffic and usage patterns
- Maintain user sessions
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
8. Data Storage and Security
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure servers and firewalls
- Access controls for editorial systems
- Regular security monitoring
Despite these measures, no system is completely secure. Users submit data at their own risk.
9. Data Retention
DAPresses retains personal data only as long as necessary for:
- Publishing and archiving scholarly content
- Maintaining journal records
- Fulfilling legal obligations
Published articles and associated metadata are retained permanently as part of the scholarly record.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., UK GDPR, EU GDPR), you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion (where legally permissible)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be made via the contact details below.
11. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your jurisdiction.
DAPresses ensures appropriate safeguards, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- GDPR‑compliant hosting providers
12. Children’s Privacy
DAPresses does not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16.
If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
DAPresses may update this Privacy Policy periodically without pre-informing users.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy as well as Terms and Conditions.
14. Contact Information
For privacy enquiries, data requests, or concerns, contact:
Dialogic Academic Presses (DAPresses)
Email:info@dialogicsl.com
Website: https://dapresses.com