Privacy Statement

The International Insurance Law Review (IILR) values the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how the journal collects, uses, and protects personal information in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

Information Collection and Use

The journal collects and processes personal data for the purpose of managing the editorial and publishing process. This may include:

  • Names, affiliations, and contact details of authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.
  • Submitted manuscript details, including co-author information.
  • Information provided during the submission process, such as institutional affiliations and ORCID IDs.

Purpose: Personal data is used to:

  1. Manage manuscript submissions, peer review, and publication processes.
  2. Communicate with authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders.
  3. Maintain records of publication history.

Data Storage and Security

IILR employs secure systems to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data is stored on secure servers with restricted access.

Disclosure of Personal Information

IILR does not sell, share, or disclose personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:

  1. To provide proper attribution for published manuscripts (e.g., author names and affiliations).
  2. When required by law or to protect the journal's rights and property.

Cookies and Website Analytics

The journal’s website may use cookies to enhance the user experience and for analytics purposes. Users can control cookie preferences through their browser settings.

Authors and Reviewers' Rights

  • Authors: By submitting a manuscript, authors consent to the processing of their personal data as part of the publication process.
  • Reviewers: Reviewer details are kept confidential during the peer-review process unless consent is explicitly provided to disclose their identity.
  • Access and Corrections: Authors and reviewers may request access to their personal data or corrections to inaccuracies by contacting the editorial office.

Retention of Data

The journal retains personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Published metadata (e.g., author names, affiliations, and article titles) are retained indefinitely as part of the scholarly record.

Third-Party Services

The journal may use third-party platforms for manuscript submission, peer review, or publication (e.g., manuscript management systems). These platforms comply with industry-standard data protection regulations.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in journal policies or applicable regulations. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly for updates.

For any concerns or inquiries related to privacy, please contact the editorial office.