Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit websites. They help a website function, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. Related technologies (such as local storage, session storage, and pixels) may be used for similar purposes and are treated as cookies in this policy.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to provide secure sign in, remember session choices, and improve the performance and usability of our submission and peer review workflows. We avoid collecting more personal data than necessary and do not sell your information.
We do not use advertising or behavioral targeting cookies on the ManuscriptZone platform.
Cookie categories
The cookies we use fall into these categories. Specific cookies and lifetimes can vary by feature; examples are illustrative.
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Typical lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Enable core functions such as login, session continuity, CSRF protection, and security. | Session ID, CSRF token, load balancer routing | Session only or up to 12 months |
| Preferences | Remember choices like language, dark mode, and UI preferences. | Locale, theme preference | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics (optional) | Help us understand site usage to improve content and UX. Data is aggregated. Collection may be disabled. | Anonymous pageview metrics | From session to 24 months |
If analytics are enabled, we aim to minimize data collection and respect applicable privacy laws. Where feasible, IP addresses may be truncated or anonymized.
How to manage cookies
- Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See your browser help pages for instructions.
- Private browsing: Use incognito or private mode to limit cookie storage between sessions.
- Device settings: Mobile devices may offer app and web tracking controls.
- Platform settings: Where available, use in-product preferences to toggle non-essential cookies.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may impact sign in and manuscript submission features.
Legal basis and retention
- Legal basis: We rely on legitimate interests to operate essential site functions and on consent where required for non-essential cookies.
- Retention: Cookie lifetimes are limited to what is necessary for their purpose. Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- Third-parties: We do not use advertising cookies. If third-party analytics are used, they are limited to aggregated usage insights.
- Your rights: For more about your privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. We indicate the effective date below and post significant changes on this page.
Effective: 2025-09-01
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact:
Editorial Office
Email: [email protected]