Privacy Statement
Collection of Personal Information
Research Studies in English Language Teaching and Learning (RSELTL) collects personal information, such as name, address, email, and professional information, from authors and reviewers. This information is used to facilitate communication and ensure the quality of RSELTL's services.
Use of Personal Information
RSELTL uses personal information for the following purposes:
- To dispatch regular updates and information about RSELTL and its activities.
- To publish author names in the online issues of RSELTL.
- To provide access to online content and services.
- To manage the submission, review, and publication process.
- To enhance the quality of RSELTL's services.
Legal Basis for Processing
RSELTL processes personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Authors and reviewers provide consent when they submit their personal information to the journal.
- Legitimate Interest: Data processing is required for journal operations, such as peer review and publication processes.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained for as long as it is necessary for the purposes described, or as required by law. Data may be anonymised and stored for archival and statistical purposes beyond the primary use period.
User Rights
Individuals have the right to:
- Access their personal data.
- Request the correction of inaccurate data.
- Request the deletion of their personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Restrict or object to the processing of their data.
Users can exercise these rights by contacting RSELTL at rseltl@pierreonline.uk.
Sharing of Personal Information
RSELTL does not share personal information with third parties, except as required by law or with service providers for journal operations. Personal data will not be used for any commercial purposes.
Security of Personal Information
RSELTL adopts reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission is completely secure, and RSELTL cannot guarantee the security of personal information.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
RSELTL reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on RSELTL's website at http://rseltl.pierreonline.uk/. Users will be notified of significant changes that may affect the way their personal information is handled.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about RSELTL's privacy practices or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at rseltl@pierreonline.uk.