Privacy and Policies

BONI FUTURE DIGITAL PUBLISHING CO., LIMITED (“the Publisher”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who interact with our publishing platforms and services. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected in connection with our academic publishing activities.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our publishing systems and websites, including but not limited to authors, editors, reviewers, editorial board members, readers, and institutional partners who engage with BONI FUTURE DIGITAL PUBLISHING CO., LIMITED through manuscript submission, peer review, editorial management, publication, or related academic communication.

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information only where it is necessary for legitimate academic publishing and administrative purposes. The information collected may include, but is not limited to:

  • Name and professional title

  • Institutional affiliation and country or region

  • Email address and contact details

  • Academic background and research interests

  • Authorship, editorial, or reviewer records

  • Metadata required for publication, indexing, and bibliographic standards (including ONIX metadata)

Personal data is collected through our publishing management system (such as Open Monograph Press), email correspondence, and other direct interactions initiated by users.

3. Use of Personal Information

Personal information collected by the Publisher is used exclusively for purposes related to academic publishing, including:

  • Manuscript submission and editorial processing

  • Peer review coordination and communication

  • Editorial decision-making and production workflows

  • Publication, cataloguing, and dissemination of scholarly works

  • Generation of bibliographic and metadata records

  • Compliance with legal, ethical, and professional publishing standards

  • Administrative and operational management of our publishing activities

We do not use personal data for unrelated commercial marketing purposes without explicit consent.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Access to personal information is strictly limited to authorized personnel involved in the editorial, review, production, and administrative processes. This may include editors, reviewers, publishing staff, and technical service providers acting on behalf of the Publisher.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties. Personal information may be disclosed only when:

  • Required by applicable laws or regulations

  • Necessary to protect the legal rights, safety, or integrity of the Publisher, its users, or the scholarly record

  • Required for legitimate metadata exchange with indexing, cataloguing, or bibliographic systems, where applicable

5. Data Storage and Security

The Publisher implements reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. Personal information is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill publishing, legal, and operational obligations.

Where data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable practices.

6. User Rights

Users have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information held by the Publisher, subject to applicable legal requirements and legitimate publishing needs. Requests regarding personal data should be submitted through the Publisher’s official contact channels and will be handled in a timely and responsible manner.

7. Cookies and System Logs

Our publishing platforms may use essential cookies and system logs to ensure proper functionality, security, and performance. These are used solely for technical and operational purposes and are not employed for behavioral tracking or advertising.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, publishing standards, or operational practices. The most current version will be made available on the Publisher’s official platforms. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Acceptance of This Policy

By submitting, reviewing, editing, or otherwise engaging with content published or managed by BONI FUTURE DIGITAL PUBLISHING CO., LIMITED, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.