The journal Socialization and Human Development respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting the personal data provided through the journal’s website.

Personal data collected on the journal’s website are used solely for the purposes of the editorial process, communication with authors, reviewers, and readers, and for maintaining the operation of the electronic publishing system.

Collection and Use of Personal Data

During registration and use of the journal website, the following personal data may be collected:

  • name and surname;

  • email address;

  • affiliation (institution or organization);

  • contact information;

  • ORCID or other researcher identifiers (if available).

These data are used exclusively for:

  • managing the manuscript submission and peer-review process;

  • communication between authors, editors, and reviewers;

  • informing users about editorial decisions;

  • technical administration of the publishing system.

Protection of Personal Data

The editorial board ensures an appropriate level of protection of users’ personal data and does not disclose such information to third parties without legal grounds or the user’s consent.

Personal data are used solely within the scope of the editorial and publishing process.

Confidentiality of Manuscripts

All manuscripts submitted to the journal are treated as confidential documents.

Information about submitted materials is not disclosed to third parties except when necessary for the peer-review process or when required by the journal’s editorial policies.

Use of Technical Data

The journal’s website may collect technical information such as:

  • the user’s IP address;

  • browser type;

  • website usage statistics.

These data are used solely for technical analysis and for improving the functionality of the website.