Privacy Statement

Cuadernos de Historia Cultural is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other visitors who interact with the journal website and editorial system. This Privacy Statement explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and protected in connection with the journal's academic and editorial activities.

The journal may collect personal information voluntarily provided by users, including names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, professional information, and other details required for manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, registration, or other journal-related services. Such information is collected only when reasonably necessary for the effective administration of the journal and its scholarly activities.

Personal information provided by authors and reviewers may be used to process manuscript submissions, coordinate peer review, communicate editorial decisions, manage revisions, maintain appropriate editorial records, and facilitate other legitimate academic and administrative functions. Reviewer information may be handled confidentially in accordance with the journal's peer-review procedures.

The journal takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse. Access to personal information is restricted to individuals who require it for legitimate editorial, administrative, technical, or scholarly purposes.

The journal does not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for a legitimate journal-related purpose and is provided in accordance with applicable requirements. Users are encouraged to avoid submitting unnecessary personal or confidential information through manuscript files, correspondence, or website forms.

The journal website may use standard technical information, such as browser type, device information, approximate usage data, or server logs, to support website functionality, security, performance monitoring, and service improvement. Where cookies or similar technologies are used, they may support essential website functions and improve the user experience.

Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil legitimate editorial, administrative, scholarly, legal, or record-keeping purposes. Where appropriate, information may be securely deleted, anonymized, or otherwise managed when it is no longer required.

The journal will not knowingly disclose personal information to unrelated third parties except where disclosure is necessary for legitimate editorial operations, required by law or applicable regulations, necessary to protect the integrity and security of the journal's services, or otherwise permitted by the applicable privacy framework.

Authors, reviewers, and other users are responsible for ensuring that the personal information they provide is accurate and up to date. Individuals may contact the journal through its official communication channels regarding questions or concerns about the handling of their personal information.

By using the Cuadernos de Historia Cultural website or participating in its editorial processes, users acknowledge this Privacy Statement. The journal may periodically review and update this statement to reflect changes in its practices, website functionality, or applicable requirements. Any revised version will be made available through the journal website.