Cepienta® — Empowering Research. Expanding Knowledge. Transforming Future.

This Privacy Policy describes how Cepienta® collects, uses, and protects personal information provided through our website and publishing services. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit a manuscript or contact form
Register for an account or newsletter
Enquire about our services
Engage with ORCA production services

This may include your name, email address, institutional affiliation, country, and manuscript content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process and manage manuscript submissions and peer review
Respond to enquiries and provide editorial or production services
Send publication updates, editorial decisions, and service notifications
Improve our website and publishing services
Comply with legal obligations and publishing ethics requirements

3. Data Sharing

Cepienta does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share information with peer reviewers (anonymized), editorial board members, and production staff as required for the publishing process. We may also share data with third-party service providers under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our systems are regularly reviewed for security vulnerabilities.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Essential cookies are required for site functionality. You may configure your browser to reject cookies, though this may affect some features of the website.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

7. Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Published article metadata is retained permanently as part of the scholarly record.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@cepienta.com or visit our Contact page.