Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

Last Updated: 1 October 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to escgasean.com (the "Website"). At ~Esc Group Asean~, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or use our Website:

2.1. Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Affiliation
- Contact information
- Username and password
- Payment information (if applicable)

2.2. Non-Personal Information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Usage data (e.g., pages visited, actions taken)
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see section 4)

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

3.1. Providing Services
- Facilitating journal submissions and peer review processes
- Managing user accounts and profiles
- Sending notifications and updates related to journal submissions

3.2. Improving Services
- Analyzing user behavior to enhance website functionality and user experience
- Conducting research and analytics to improve our services

3.3. Communication
- Sending administrative and service-related communications
- Responding to inquiries and support requests
- Sending marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Website.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, so we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following cases:
- With service providers and partners who assist us in delivering our services
- When required by law or legal processes
- In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or other business transactions (with appropriate protections)

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access your data and request its correction, updating, or deletion
- Withdraw your consent for processing (if applicable)
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Object to certain data processing activities
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children.

9. Changes to this Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through the Website or other means.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at contact@escgasean.com.

By using our Website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Statement. Please review it periodically for updates.

Thank you for trusting ~Esc Group Asean~ with your personal information.