SPIDER Publishing is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users, including authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and visitors to our journal platforms. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information during user registration, manuscript submission, peer review, publication, and general website access.

We collect personal information such as names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, contact details, ORCID iDs, and other relevant academic credentials solely for the purpose of managing editorial processes, facilitating peer review, communicating editorial decisions, publishing accepted manuscripts, indexing content, and maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Additional technical information, including IP addresses and browser data, may be collected automatically to ensure system security, platform functionality, and prevention of misuse.

Personal data are processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Information provided to Spider Publisher will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial marketing purposes. Data may be shared only when necessary with trusted service providers (such as indexing agencies, plagiarism detection services, DOI registration agencies, and hosting providers) strictly for publishing-related functions and under appropriate confidentiality safeguards.

All reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to user information is restricted to authorized editorial and administrative personnel who require such access to perform their duties.

Users have the right, where applicable under local law, to request access to their personal data, request corrections, withdraw consent where processing is consent-based, or request deletion of their data, subject to the retention requirements necessary to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record. Published articles and associated metadata may remain publicly accessible as part of the permanent academic archive.

By registering with Spider Publisher, submitting manuscripts, or participating in editorial activities, users acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Statement. Spider Publisher reserves the right to update this policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or operational practices. The most recent version will always be available on the journal website.