Privacy Statement

Introduction

Your privacy is important to EQUITY.  This privacy statement provides information about the personal information that EQUITY collects, and the ways in which EQUITY uses that personal information.

 

Collection of personal information

EQUITY may collect and use personal information that is necessary for the processing and publication of manuscripts submitted to us. This information may include names, affiliation, and contact details including postal address, emails, phone numbers, and fax numbers.

 

Using personal information

Any personal information received by EQUITY will only be used to process and publish your manuscript. 
  • administer this website;
  • personalize the website for you;
  • enable your access to and use of the website services;
  • process your manuscript;
  • publish your manuscript;
  • send to you communication about your manuscript; and
  • send to you statements; 
Where EQUITY discloses your personal information to its agents or sub-contractors for these purposes, the agent or sub-contractor in question will be obligated to use that personal information in accordance with the terms of this privacy statement. 
 
In addition to the disclosures reasonably necessary for the purposes identified elsewhere above, EQUITY may disclose your personal information to the extent that it is required to do so by law, in connection with any legal proceedings or prospective legal proceedings, and in order to establish, exercise or defend its legal rights.

 

Securing your data

EQUITY will take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of your personal information. In addition, personal information that you submit for publication on the website will be published on the internet and may be available around the world. You agree to such cross-border transfers of personal information.

 

Updating this statement

EQUITY may update this privacy policy by posting a new version on this website. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are familiar with any changes.  EQUITY is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any third party.