Privacy Statement

Commitment to Privacy

Premium Handbook of Science and Technology recognizes the importance of protecting personal data and is committed to the privacy and security of all information provided by users, authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors interacting with the journal’s website. This policy outlines how data is collected, used, stored, shared, and protected, always in accordance with current legislation such as the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as national and international best practices for scientific publishing.

Collection and Use of Personal Data

Personal data is collected during registration, manuscript submission, participation as a reviewer, communication with the editorial team, and while navigating the journal’s website. Information collected may include full name, email address, institutional affiliation, country, role, IP address, browser, operating system, access dates and times, and messages exchanged within the journal’s system. All this information is used exclusively to ensure the efficient operation of the editorial process, facilitate communication among authors, reviewers, and editors, fulfill legal and institutional obligations, and generate statistics that help improve the services provided by the journal. Data collection also aims to provide security for users and protect system integrity.

Storage, Security, and Data Sharing

Personal information collected is stored on secure servers and protected by technical and administrative measures to prevent unauthorized access, leaks, loss, or misuse of data. Access to this information is restricted to members of the editorial and technical team, who are responsible for treating all data with complete confidentiality and ethical care. Premium Handbook of Science and Technology does not share personal data with third parties, except when legally required, for institutional obligations, or when necessary for scientific indexing and DOI registration with specialized agencies. Essential author information, such as name, institutional affiliation, ORCID, and contact email, may be published along with articles in accordance with international scientific publishing standards.

User Rights and Information Management

The journal guarantees all users the right to access, update, correct, or request deletion of their personal data at any time. Such requests can be made by contacting the editorial team through the journal’s institutional email. Consent for data use may be revoked, subject to legal and institutional requirements for maintaining scientific records. The use of cookies on the site aims to improve navigation experience and generate statistical data about platform usage; users can manage their cookie preferences directly in their browser settings.

Updates and Contact

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation, institutional practices, or journal procedures. Users are encouraged to check this page regularly to stay informed about possible updates. For clarifications, requests, or to exercise rights related to data protection, the editorial team can be contacted via email at contato@premiumhandbook.com. Premium Handbook of Science and Technology reaffirms its commitment to ethics, transparency, and respect for the privacy of all who collaborate or interact with its editorial activities.