Introduction

Your privacy is important to Linguistic Forum – A Journal of Linguistics (LinFo). This privacy statement provides information about the personal information that LinFo collects, and the ways in which LinFo uses that personal information.

Personal information collection

LinFo may collect and use personal information that is necessary for the processing and publication of manuscripts. This information may include names, affiliation and contact details; including postal address, emails, phone numbers and/or fax numbers.

Using personal information

LinFo is committed to protecting your personal information. Any personal data received will be used solely for the following purposes:

  • Processing and publishing your manuscript.
  • Communicating with you regarding your submission.
  • Sending statements and invoices.
  • Collecting payments, where applicable.
  • Sending relevant marketing communications.

If LinFo shares your personal information with agents or subcontractors for these purposes, they will be contractually obligated to handle the data in accordance with this privacy policy.

Additionally, LinFo may disclose personal information if required by law, in connection with legal proceedings, or to establish, exercise, or defend its legal rights.

Securing your data

LinFo will take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal information. 

Cross-border data transfers

Information that LinFo collects may be stored and processed in and transferred between any of the countries in which LinFo operates to enable the use of the information in accordance with this privacy policy.

In addition, personal information that you submit for publication on the website will be published on the internet and may be available around the world.

You agree to such cross-border transfers of personal information.

Updating this statement

LinFo may update this privacy policy by posting a new version on this website.  

You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are familiar with any changes.