Privacy Statement

NOUS: Journal of Theoretical Psychology [NOUS: Teorik Psikoloji Dergisi]  (hereinafter referred to as “NOUS”) is committed to protecting the privacy of its users, authors, reviewers, and editorial board members. This Privacy Notice explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected in compliance with relevant data protection laws and academic publishing standards.

1) Information Collected

We collect and process personal data necessary for the operation of our journal. This information may include:

  • Authors: Name, affiliation, email address, ORCID ID (if available), and manuscript-related details.
  • Reviewers: Name, affiliation, email address, review history, and evaluation comments.
  • Editors and Editorial Board Members: Name, affiliation, email address, and editorial activity records.
  • Readers and Subscribers: Name, email address, and communication preferences (if applicable).

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by the user.

2) Use of Personal Data

Collected personal data is used for the following purposes:

  • Managing article submission, peer review, and publication processes,
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding their roles and responsibilities,
  • Sharing journal updates, calls for papers, and announcements (only with prior consent),
  • Maintaining records and archives of academic contributions,
  • Ensuring compliance with ethical and publishing standards.

NOUS does not use personal data for commercial purposes and shares it with third parties only in cases of legal obligation or with explicit user consent.

3) Data Storage and Security

  • Personal data is protected against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
  • Data is stored on secure servers and is accessible only to authorized personnel.
  • User data is retained as long as necessary for operational or legal requirements.
  • Users may request deletion or updates to their data, which will be assessed in line with research integrity and archiving standards.

4) Third-Party Services

The journal may use third-party providers for academic and technical services, including:

  • Indexing databases,
  • DOI registration services,
  • Open access archiving platforms (e.g., Zenodo),
  • Website analytics tools.

These services operate under their own privacy policies, and users are encouraged to review them separately.

5) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. Users can manage their cookie preferences via browser settings and restrict the use of cookies if they wish.

6) User Rights

Users have the following rights:

  • To request access to their personal data,
  • To request updates or corrections to their data,
  • To withdraw consent to data processing where applicable,
  • To request deletion of their data under legal provisions,
  • To file a complaint with a data protection authority.

All such requests can be sent via email to: info@nousjournal.org

7) Policy Updates

This Privacy Notice may be revised periodically to reflect legal regulations, changes in data protection standards, or journal policy updates. Significant changes will be communicated through announcements.

By using our website and services, users acknowledge that they have read and accepted this Privacy Notice.

Contact Information

NOUS: Journal of Theoretical Psychology [NOUS: Teorik Psikoloji Dergisi]  – Editorial Office

info@nousjournal.org