Privacy Statement

Last Updated: 2025-12-01

International Research in Economics and Finance (IREF), published by ChapJuly Press, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected from authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data necessary for journal operations:

  • Contact and Identity Information: Name, institutional affiliation, academic title, email address, postal address, and ORCID iD.

  • Submission and Review Data: Manuscript files, authorship details, peer review reports, and editorial correspondence.

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools.

  • Professional Information: Research interests, areas of expertise, and publication history.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is used for the following legitimate purposes:

  • To process manuscript submissions, manage peer review, and facilitate publication.

  • To communicate regarding submissions, editorial decisions, reviewer invitations, and journal updates.

  • To maintain and improve journal services, website functionality, and user experience.

  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce journal policies.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • The performance of a contract (e.g., publication agreement).

  • Our legitimate interests in operating and improving an academic journal.

  • Compliance with legal obligations.

  • Your consent, where required (e.g., for marketing communications).

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your data is treated confidentially and is shared only under specific circumstances:

  • With editorial board members, reviewers, and production staff involved in the publication process.

  • With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting platforms, plagiarism detection tools) bound by confidentiality agreements.

  • When required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings.

  • In aggregated, anonymized form for statistical analysis.

5. International Data Transfers

As an international journal, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement or as required by law. Published articles and associated metadata are retained permanently as part of the scholarly record.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

  • Data portability, where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at iref@julypress.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites not governed by this Privacy Statement. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Updates to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Statement or your personal data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
International Research in Economics and Finance (IREF)
ChapJuly Press
Email: iref@julypress.com