Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: September 2026

Global Tech Scientific Press Private Limited ("GTSP", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our authors, reviewers, editors, customers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (India) and international standards such as the GDPR.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information primarily to facilitate the academic publishing process and fulfill book orders. The types of data we collect include:

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, academic title, institutional affiliation, email address, physical address, and phone number.
  • Professional Data: ORCID iDs, academic history, research interests, and publication history (required for editorial board members and peer reviewers).
  • Transaction Data: Details about book purchases, shipping addresses, and payment statuses (Note: We do not store raw credit card numbers; these are handled securely by our payment gateways).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and generalized location data used for analytics and fraud prevention.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your personal information is used exclusively for legitimate business and academic purposes:

  • Manuscript Processing: To communicate with authors regarding submissions, peer review progress, and editorial decisions.
  • Peer Review Management: To identify and contact suitable academic reviewers and maintain a registry of reviewer contributions.
  • Order Fulfillment: To process eCommerce transactions, ship printed books, and provide customer support.
  • Legal & Compliance: To establish copyright transfers, open-access licensing (e.g., Creative Commons), and comply with international publishing standards (such as COPE guidelines).

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with trusted third parties strictly necessary for our operations:

  • Indexing Agencies: Author names, affiliations, and ORCID iDs are shared with CrossRef, Scopus, Google Scholar, and ISBN registries for proper academic indexing.
  • Logistics Providers: Shipping addresses and contact numbers are shared with courier partners (e.g., India Post, BlueDart, DHL) for physical book delivery.
  • Payment Processors: Billing information is processed through secure gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe) to finalize transactions.

4. Data Retention

We retain author and publication records indefinitely to maintain the integrity of the historical academic record. Customer transaction data is kept for a minimum of 7 years to comply with Indian tax and corporate laws. User accounts can be deleted upon request, though published academic records cannot be erased.

5. Your Rights

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

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your eCommerce or reviewer account.
  • Opt-out of marketing communications.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: privacy@globaltechscientificpress.com
Address: Global Tech Scientific Press Private Limited, Tamil Nadu, India.