Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement — Awake to Power Journal of Productivity and Innovation

The names and email addresses entered on this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the Awake to Power Journal of Productivity and Innovation and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

We are committed to protecting the privacy, security, and personal information of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal data within the journal’s submission and publishing processes.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when users interact with our site:

  • Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and roles (authors, reviewers, editors, readers).
  • Manuscript submissions, metadata, and related scholarly information.
  • Reviewer comments, editorial decisions, and communication records.
  • Website usage statistics collected automatically through standard analytics tools.

We do not sell, trade, or disclose personal information for marketing or advertising purposes.

  1. How We Use Your Information

Personal data collected through this journal site may be used for:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer-review processes.
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Notifying users about journal updates, calls for papers, or publications they may be interested in.
  • Generating anonymized analytics to improve the journal’s services.
  • Ensuring academic integrity, proper attribution, and scholarly record-keeping.
  1. Data Protection & Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard user data.
All personal information is stored securely and accessed only by authorized journal staff.

  1. Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties, except:

  • When required for indexing, DOI registration, or archiving services (e.g., Crossref, PKP PN).
  • When legally mandated by government authorities.
  • When explicitly authorized by the individual concerned.

Any shared data is limited to what is strictly necessary and handled according to international publishing standards.

  1. Cookies & Website Analytics
  • Our website may use cookies or tracking technologies to enhance user experience and improve site functionality.
  • Users may disable cookies in their browser, but some functions of the site may not operate correctly.
  1. User Rights

Users of the journal site have the right to:

  • Access their personal information.
  • Request corrections or updates to their data.
  • Request removal of their profile or personal information, subject to preservation requirements of the scholarly record.
  • Withdraw consent for communication, unless required for ongoing editorial processes.
  1. Retention of Personal Data

Personal information related to published articles, editorial records, and peer-review processes may be retained as part of the journal’s permanent scholarly archive.

  1. External Links

The journal may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement as needed to reflect changes in legal standards, publishing policies, or journal operations. Updates will be posted on this page with an adjusted revision date.

  1. Contact Information

For questions related to this Privacy Statement or data protection practices, please contact:

Editorial Office

Awake to Power Journal of Productivity and Innovation

Email: awakejournalofproductivity@gmail.com

Publisher: Awake to Power Communications Ltd., Abuja, Nigeria