Privacy Statement

Journal of Cortexplore (JCE)
Website: https://cortexplore.org
Publisher: Managers Without Borders Community Confederation
Publisher Website: https://mwbindia.org

1. Introduction

The Journal of Cortexplore (JCE) (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, security, and personal information of our authors, reviewers, editors, visitors, and contributors.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you access or use cortexplore.org.

By using our website or submitting content to the journal, you agree to the terms described herein.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect personal information directly from users when they:

  • Submit a manuscript

  • Register as an author, reviewer, or editor

  • Fill out forms

  • Subscribe to mailing lists

  • Contact us via email

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Institutional affiliation

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • ORCID iD

  • Submission files and documents

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit cortexplore.org, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device and operating system details

  • Pages visited

  • Cookies and usage logs

This data helps improve website performance and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Manage manuscript submissions and peer-review

  • Communicate updates, editorial decisions, and journal announcements

  • Maintain website security and functionality

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve editorial workflows and website analytics

  • Comply with publication ethics and legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or commercially distribute your personal information.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

4.1 Editorial Team and Reviewers

To process manuscripts ethically and effectively.

4.2 Technical Service Providers

Only to maintain website hosting, security, submission systems, and analytics tools.

4.3 Legal or Regulatory Authorities

Only when required by law or to address potential misconduct or fraud.

We ensure all third-party providers follow appropriate data protection standards.

5. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve navigation

  • Enable login sessions

  • Analyze website performance

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, but some features may not function optimally.

6. Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard stored information.
Data may be stored on secure servers operated by our publisher or trusted third-party providers.

However, no system is 100% secure, and users should exercise caution when transmitting data online.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal and submission-related data for:

  • As long as required for editorial and archival purposes

  • As required by indexing and academic record-keeping standards

Users may request deletion of personal data not tied to published work, subject to legal and academic obligations.

8. Rights of Users

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion (where legally permissible)

  • Withdraw consent for non-essential communications

  • Request information on how your data is used

To exercise these rights, contact us at the emails provided below.

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Revisions will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

12. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns related to privacy or data management, please contact: