Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
This website is managed and owned by Barw (referred to hereafter as "we," "us," or "our"), which operates as the data controller for the personal information described below.
What constitutes personal data?
Under Article 4(1) of the GDPR, "personal data" refers to any information related to an identifiable individual ("data subject"). This includes details like names, identification numbers, location data, online identifiers, or other attributes tied to a person's physical, genetic, mental, cultural, economic, or social identity.
Types of personal data collected and their purpose
If users voluntarily share personal details (e.g., name, address, email), this data is processed for the specific purposes outlined below. While providing this information is optional, failure to do so may prevent the delivery of certain services.
Registration purposes
To register on our website, users provide:
- Email address
- Title and name
- Affiliation (company/institution)
- Job title
- Postal address
- Username and password
Registration is necessary for manuscript submission, subscription management, or receiving newsletters. These details are used to facilitate requested services and maintain scientific integrity standards.
Manuscript submission and publication
Authors submitting manuscripts must supply additional details:
• Email and postal addresses of first and corresponding authors
This information is required to support scholarly communication. Published articles and associated author information are accessible to website visitors and journal subscribers and may be indexed in databases.
Submitting a CV
Job applicants submitting CVs through the website provide personal and professional data necessary for assessing their suitability for a role. This information is used solely for recruitment purposes.
Newsletter subscriptions
With explicit consent, email addresses are used to send newsletters, including journal-specific updates and event notifications.
Legal basis for data processing
Barw processes personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests
- Consent
- Legal or regulatory compliance
Data sharing and disclosure
Personal data is not shared beyond the purposes outlined in this policy unless required by law. For example, data may be disclosed to legal authorities if necessary to investigate or prevent illegal activities, fraud, or harm. If Barw undergoes a sale or transfer, personal data may be included in the transferred assets.
Data security
Barw employs administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to ensure personal data is secure against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Third-party data processors
Access to personal data is restricted to Barw employees bound by confidentiality agreements. Certain external service providers may process data on our behalf for specific purposes, such as manuscript formatting or newsletter distribution.
Data retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or comply with legal requirements. Data associated with user activity is deleted five years after inactivity, unless another legal basis exists for retention. Published information connected to manuscripts remains permanently accessible.
Your rights
You may exercise the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request details of the data we hold.
- Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request data removal if no legal basis exists for retention.
- Consent withdrawal: Revoke consent for data processing.
- Objection: Challenge data processing for specific reasons.
- Restriction: Limit processing under certain conditions.
- Data transfer: Request data portability to another controller.
Requests can be made by contacting us at privacy@barw.com. Responses are provided within two months. If dissatisfied, you may lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
Automated decision-making
Barw does not employ automated decision-making processes.
Policy updates
This policy is periodically revised without prior notice. We encourage users to review it regularly for updates. External links on this site may lead to third-party websites with different privacy policies.