Privacy Statement

At Teorema: International Journal of Philosophy, we are fully committed to protecting the personal data of our authors, reviewers, readers, and other users. This privacy statement aims to provide detailed information on the procedures used for collecting, storing, using, and protecting personal data provided through our open-access platform.

Processing of Personal Data

In accordance with current personal data protection legislation, particularly the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, users, whether registered or unregistered, are informed that the collected data will be processed for managing the editorial process and ensuring the proper publication and dissemination of scientific articles in open access.

The processing of personal data has the following specific purposes:

Editorial Management: Personal data are essential for managing the stages of receiving, evaluating, publishing, and disseminating scientific articles. Communication with Authors, Reviewers, and Editors: The collected information is used to maintain fluid communication among the various stakeholders involved in the editorial process. News Dissemination: Contact information of registered users is used, upon consent, to inform them about news, updates, and communications related to journal activities.

Data Collection

Within the activities of the journal Teorema, various types of personal data are collected, the nature of which varies according to the user’s role on the platform:

Authors: Upon manuscript submission, information such as full name, institutional affiliation, email address, and other relevant data for proper author identification are required.

Reviewers: To ensure the peer-review process, personal information from reviewers is collected, including data such as name, email, affiliation, and fields of expertise.

Readers: Unregistered users can access content without providing personal data. However, those wishing to subscribe to notifications, newsletters, or alerts must provide their email address.

Web Browsing: The use of cookies and tracking technologies is limited to improving user experience and analyzing traffic metrics, without implying the collection of personal data without user awareness.

Use of Data and Transfer to Third Parties

The information collected will be used exclusively for the purposes described above and will not be transferred to third parties unless there is a legal obligation requiring it. Teorema strictly adheres to the principles of data minimization and usage limitation, ensuring that only data strictly necessary for achieving the legitimate purposes of the journal are collected.

Data Security

Teorema adopts all necessary technical and organizational measures to guarantee the security of personal data and prevent loss, alteration, unauthorized access, or improper handling. These measures include:

Data Encryption: Sensitive information circulating through our platforms is protected using advanced encryption techniques.

Restricted Access: Only duly authorized personnel can access personal data, and this access is limited to specific tasks related to journal management.

User Rights

Teorema users have the full right to exercise, at any time, the rights recognized by current regulations concerning the protection of their personal data. These rights include:

Right of Access: The individual has the right to request information about personal data that Teorema has collected about them.

Right to Rectification: Users can correct incorrect or outdated data.

Right to Erasure: In certain cases, users may request the deletion of their data, provided there is no legal obligation to retain them.

Right to Object: Users may object to the use of their personal data for specific purposes, such as receiving newsletters.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the following email address: teorema@ugr.es

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this privacy statement as necessary to adapt to regulatory changes or new journal functionalities. Any significant changes will be communicated to users through visible announcements on the platform and/or email communications.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through the following email address: teorema@ugr.es