Privacy Statement

Optical and Magnetic Materials Letters (OMML) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how OMML collects, uses, stores, and safeguards personal information in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

1. Data Collection

OMML collects personal data for purposes related to manuscript submission, peer review, publication, and journal communication. This may include:

  • Names, institutional affiliations, and contact details of authors, reviewers, and editors
  • Manuscripts, supplementary files, and related metadata
  • Information voluntarily provided through correspondence with the journal

2. Use of Data

Personal data is used solely for legitimate journal-related activities, including:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and coordinating the peer review process
  • Communicating editorial decisions and publication updates
  • Maintaining accurate publication records and indexing
  • Complying with legal, ethical, and funding requirements

3. Data Sharing

OMML does not sell or rent personal data to third parties. Data may be shared only when necessary:

  • With reviewers for manuscript evaluation purposes
  • With indexing services, repositories, and bibliographic databases to enhance visibility
  • When required by law or to uphold the integrity of the scholarly record

4. Data Security

OMML implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel involved in journal operations.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill editorial and publication purposes, and to comply with applicable legal and ethical obligations.

6. Rights of Individuals

Authors, reviewers, and editors have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or update their personal data
  • Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal and archival constraints
  • Withdraw consent for specific data processing activities where applicable

7. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding privacy and personal data, please contact the editorial office of Optical and Magnetic Materials Letters (OMML) through the journal’s official website.

OMML is committed to transparency, data security, and ethical handling of personal information, and continuously reviews its practices to ensure the protection of all participants in the scholarly publishing process.