Privacy Statement

The Nature-Nurture Journal of Psychology (NNJP) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of its authors, reviewers, and readers. As a respected open-access, peer-reviewed journal, NNJP adheres to the highest standards of ethical practice in the handling of personal data, in compliance with global privacy regulations and industry best practices.

Data Collection and Use
NNJP collects personal information, including but not limited to names, email addresses, affiliations, and contact information, solely for the purposes of managing manuscript submissions, peer review, and communication related to journal processes. This information is used exclusively to facilitate the editorial workflow and communication with authors, reviewers, and readers regarding published content.

Data Security
NNJP takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data. We use secure systems for data storage and transmission, and access is restricted to authorized personnel only. All data is processed and stored in compliance with applicable data protection laws to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Confidentiality of Peer Review
To maintain the integrity of the peer review process, all manuscript submissions are handled confidentially. Reviewers are expected to treat the submitted manuscripts as confidential and to refrain from sharing or discussing the content with others. Authors' identities are protected during the review process to avoid any potential conflicts of interest.

Third-Party Access
NNJP does not share personal data with third parties, except where necessary for the functioning of the peer review process or as required by law. Third-party service providers who may have access to personal data are bound by confidentiality agreements and are limited to using the data only for specific journal-related tasks.

Data Retention
Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes of journal management and to comply with legal and regulatory obligations. Authors and reviewers may request updates to or deletion of their personal information by contacting the editorial office.

Rights of Individuals
In accordance with data protection regulations, authors, reviewers, and readers have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of their personal data held by NNJP. If you wish to exercise these rights or have any questions regarding your personal data, please contact the editorial office at [contact email].

Changes to this Privacy Statement
NNJP reserves the right to update this privacy statement as necessary. Any changes will be communicated through the journal’s website, and the revised privacy statement will apply to any data collected after the date of publication.By submitting a manuscript or engaging with NNJP, authors, reviewers, and readers consent to the collection, processing, and storage of personal data as outlined in this Privacy Statement.