Privacy Statement

The Udesc Journals Portal is committed to protecting the privacy of its users and ensuring the security of the personal data provided during the registration process, article submission, and other interactions on the platform, in compliance with Law No. 13.709/2018 (General Data Protection Law - LGPD).

Data Collection and Use
The personal data provided by users, such as name, email address, institutional affiliation, and others, will be used exclusively for the following purposes:
- Facilitating communication between journals and users, including authors, reviewers, and readers;
- Managing the editorial process, from submission to article publication;
- Disseminating information about new editions, calls for submissions, and other journal-related news;
- Preparing internal reports and statistics. In these cases, we ensure that all information will be handled anonymously and in aggregate form, ensuring that no individual personal data is disclosed or individually identified.

The data will not be shared with third parties for purposes unrelated to the journal’s activities without prior user consent.

Data Storage and Protection
Personal data is stored in the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform and is accessed only by the editorial and technical team of the Udesc Journal Portal for operational purposes. We adopt appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect data against unauthorized access, loss, or improper disclosure.

User Rights
Users have the right to:
- Access their personal data stored on the platform;
- Request the correction of incorrect or outdated data;
- Request the deletion of their personal data, subject to legal retention obligations;
- Withdraw consent for the use of their data at any time without compromising the legality of prior processing.

To exercise these rights or if you have any questions about our privacy policy, please contact us at portal.periodicos@udesc.br.

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Statement.