Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Journament ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website journament.com and use our journal indexing and scoring services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Submit journal information
• Add bibliographic data
• Contact us for support
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in surveys or feedback

This information may include:

• Name and contact information
• Email address
• Academic affiliation
• Research interests
• Professional information

2.2 Academic and Research Data

When you use our services, we collect:

• Journal information you submit
• Bibliographic references
• Citations and publication data
• Research keywords and categories
• Comments and reviews

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our journal indexing services
• Account Management: To create and manage your user account
• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and respond to inquiries
• Research Enhancement: To improve our database and scoring algorithms
• Analytics: To understand how our services are used and improve user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

The following information is made publicly available on our platform:

• Journal names and basic information
• Publication data and citations
• Author names (as provided in publications)
• Comments and reviews (with username)

4.2 Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

• With your explicit consent
• To trusted service providers who assist in operating our website
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Account Closure: Delete your account at any time

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content
• Improve website functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

11. Contact Information