ZhongYu International Education is committed to protecting the privacy of users who visit our website and use our academic publishing services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and standards.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit our website, create an account, submit a manuscript, or contact us:
- Name, email address, affiliation, and contact information
- Account credentials and submission history
- Manuscript files and metadata
- Browsing data (e.g., IP address, browser type, device information)
- Communication records (e.g., inquiries or feedback)
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless required for specific research purposes and with your explicit consent.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:
- To manage user accounts and submissions
- To facilitate the peer review and editorial process
- To communicate regarding submissions, reviews, and publication updates
- To improve our website functionality and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations and publishing ethics
- To promote published articles (e.g., in newsletters or metadata sharing)
We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties.
3. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect anonymized analytics data through tools like Google Analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but certain website features may not function properly as a result.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share necessary personal data with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:
- With academic editors, reviewers, or editorial staff for the purpose of manuscript processing
- With indexing and abstracting databases to support article discoverability
- With IT service providers (e.g., hosting or platform services), under confidentiality agreements
- When legally required or to protect our legal rights
5. Data Storage and Security
All personal data is stored securely and protected against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to safeguard information on our servers and within our editorial systems.
6. User Rights
As a data subject, you have the right to:
Access, update, or correct your personal information
Withdraw consent (if applicable)
Request deletion of your account or data (subject to publishing and legal obligations)
Object to certain processing activities
To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@zycentre.com.
7. Retention of Information
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including archiving published articles and complying with legal and ethical obligations.
8. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Users are encouraged to review the policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: contact@zycentre.com
ZhongYu International Education
Address: B-03A-15, One South Street Mall, Jalan OS,
Taman Serdang Perdana, 43300 Seri Kembangan,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
