Frontiers in Literary Studies recognizes the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and site visitors.

The journal is dedicated to processing personal information properly and using personal information solely for editorial, publishing, administrative, and legal purposes.

Personal and manuscript information might be collected and processed in order to facilitate, manage, and improve journal services while individuals interact with the journal website, manuscript submission system, and editorial office.

Information That Might Be Collected

Depending on the type of interaction between an individual and the journal, the following information can be collected:

• Full name and professional identification
• Affiliation and professional information
• Contact email address and other contact information
• Researcher identifiers, if available
• Titles and abstracts of manuscripts
• Personal information related to authorship and co-authorship
• Information related to reviewer and editorial process
• Correspondence related to manuscripts and editorial decisions
• Peer review reports and correspondence related to them
• Any other information voluntarily provided in connection with interactions with the journal.

Use of Personal Information

Personal Information obtained via the website, manuscript submission system, or correspondence with editors may be used for legitimate purposes related to the operations of the journal such as:

• Manuscript submission and processing
• Evaluation and management of peer review
• Correspondence with authors, reviewers, and editors
• Editorial decision-making and revision process
• Journal publication process and related administration

Data Security and Confidentiality

Reasonable precautions are taken by the journal to safeguard personal data from any kind of:

• Unintended access
• Misuse/Improper usage
• Loss/damage
• Unintended disclosure
• Unintended sharing

Retention of Data

Personal and manuscript-related data can be retained by the journal for such periods of time as are reasonable for:

• Purpose of editorial/publishing process.
• Scholarly/journal records maintenance.
• Maintenance of integrity of academic publishing record.
• Publication ethics/research integrity issues.
• Responses to legitimate inquiries/disputes.
• Legal/Regulatory/administrative purposes