Privacy Statement

The Journal of Convergent Scientific Inquiry (JCSI) recognizes the importance of protecting the personal data of authors, reviewers, and other collaborators. This Privacy Statement describes the practices for collecting, using, storing, and sharing information, in compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD – Law No. 13,709/2018) and the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Collection Only data strictly necessary for the editorial process are collected: full name, institutional email, academic affiliation, address, and, when applicable, ORCID and contact details for issuing certificates.

Purpose of Processing The sole purpose of processing the data is to enable submission, review, editorial communication, and the issuance of documents (e.g., acceptance letters, certificates). The data will not be used for commercial, promotional, or marketing purposes.

Storage and Security Records are stored in secure electronic systems, with access restricted to the editorial team and authorized technicians. Encryption mechanisms and access control policies are employed to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or undue disclosure.

Data Sharing There is no sharing of personal information with third parties, except when required by law or to fulfill legal obligations (e.g., audits, regulatory bodies). In cases of technical or scientific cooperation, JCSI will only transfer data with a formal agreement and equivalent privacy protection.

Data Subject Rights Authors and collaborators can, at any time, request access, correction, anonymization, or deletion of their personal data. Requests should be sent to the Editor-in-Chief (editoraljcsi@gmail.com), who will respond within a maximum period of 15 business days.

Data Retention Data linked to published articles are retained for a minimum of five years after publication, in accordance with scientific integrity standards. After this period, non-essential information may be deleted, subject to legal and contractual requirements.

Contact For questions, requests to exercise rights, or additional clarifications about this Privacy Statement, please contact the Editor-in-Chief via email at editoraljcsi@gmail.com.

JCSI is committed to periodically reviewing this policy to align it with best privacy practices and changes in applicable legislation.