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Privacy Policy

You can review our policy on the protection of your personal data here.

Privacy Policy

Oxbridge Journal is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers, in full compliance with UK GDPR and applicable data protection regulations.

Effective Date: 06 April 2026

Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Author, reviewer, and editor identification details, including name, email, institutional affiliation, and ORCID.
  • Manuscript submission data and associated metadata.
  • Correspondence and editorial communication records.
  • Technical data, including IP address, browser type, and usage patterns.

Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed strictly for legitimate academic publishing purposes, including:

  • Manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial decision-making.
  • Communication with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.
  • Publication, indexing, and DOI registration processes.
  • Platform security and system maintenance.
  • Compliance with ethical and legal obligations in scholarly publishing.

Legal Basis

Data processing is based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity: Submission and publication workflow.
  • Legitimate interest: Platform operation and editorial management.
  • Legal obligations: Compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Consent: Where applicable.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or commercially exploit personal data. Data may be shared with:

  • Editors and peer reviewers within the scope of the review process.
  • DOI registration agencies, such as Crossref, and indexing services.
  • Technical infrastructure providers, including hosting and journal management systems.

All third parties are required to maintain strict confidentiality and data protection compliance.

Data Retention & Security

Personal data is retained as part of the permanent scholarly record and editorial archive. We employ appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Your Rights

In accordance with GDPR, individuals have the right to access, correct, or delete their data, as well as the right to data portability and withdrawal of consent. Requests should be directed to our contact email.

International Data Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the UK or EU, appropriate legal safeguards are implemented to ensure the continued protection of your personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

For privacy inquiries, please contact: info@oxbridgejournal.co.uk