Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – Etica-mente.org

Etica-mente.org is an academic and editorial hub dedicated to research in moral philosophy and applied ethics. The platform integrates a public website (WordPress) and an editorial management system (Open Journal Systems – OJS), supporting publications, research activities, and scholarly communication.

Data Controller
Etica-mente.org
[Institutional affiliation, if applicable]
Contact: [insert official email, e.g. info@etica-mente.org]

  1. Scope and purpose

Personal data may be processed in relation to:

  • editorial activities (submission, peer review, and publication processes);
  • participation in academic initiatives (calls for papers, events, collaborations);
  • communication with authors, reviewers, and readers;
  • technical operation, security, and maintenance of the platform.
  1. Types of data collected

The platform may process:

  • identification and contact data (name, email, institutional affiliation);
  • academic and professional information provided in submissions or communications;
  • technical data (IP address, browser type, access logs).
  1. Data sources

Data are collected:

  • directly from users (e.g. submissions, email correspondence);
  • automatically through the website and editorial platform for technical purposes.
  1. Legal basis

Data processing is based on:

  • the performance of academic and editorial activities;
  • user consent, where required;
  • legitimate interest in ensuring the functioning, security, and integrity of the platform.
  1. Data processing and storage

Data are processed using appropriate technical and organizational measures.

They are retained only for the time necessary to fulfil editorial, academic, and administrative purposes, including the preservation of the scholarly record.

  1. Editorial platform (OJS)

The Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform is used to manage submissions, peer review, and publication workflows.

Users registering in OJS provide data necessary for editorial processes. Such data are accessible only to authorized editorial staff and, where required, to reviewers within the scope of the peer review process.

  1. Third-party services

The platform relies on third-party services, including:

  • hosting providers;
  • content management systems (WordPress);
  • editorial management systems (OJS);
  • email service providers.

These services may process technical data necessary for their operation.

  1. Data sharing

Personal data are not used for commercial purposes.

They may be shared only when necessary for:

  • editorial and academic workflows;
  • compliance with legal obligations;
  • technical service provision.
  1. External links

Etica-mente.org may contain links to external platforms (e.g. publishers, academic institutions). The platform is not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites.

  1. User rights

Users have the right to:

  • access their personal data;
  • request correction or deletion;
  • withdraw consent where applicable.

Requests may be sent to the contact email indicated above.

  1. Updates

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in the platform or applicable regulations.