Privacy Policy

Who handles your information

The Bridge Review is operated by [LEGAL OPERATOR NAME], [BUSINESS MAILING ADDRESS]. Contact editor@bridgereview.org with the subject “Privacy Request.” This notice covers personal information processed through the journal website and its editorial and communication activities. Separate notices will explain materially different activities, such as research studies or paid programs, before their information is collected.

Information we collect

Information you provide may include your name, email address, affiliation, ORCID iD, correspondence, manuscript files, author contributions, funding and conflict disclosures, reviewer expertise, and subscription preferences. Where we arrange delivery of a printed issue, we request the necessary mailing details separately. Do not send payment card information, government identifiers, identifiable research participant records, or other unnecessary sensitive information through submission or contact forms.

Website providers may process technical information such as IP address, browser and device details, access times, requested pages, and security logs. Optional analytics, if enabled with the required consent, are described in the Cookie Policy. The actual providers, processing locations, and enabled technical collection are listed here: [INSERT VERIFIED PROVIDER AND DATA PROCESSING SUMMARY].

How information is used

We use information to respond to inquiries, administer submissions and review, communicate editorial decisions, produce and publish accepted work, deliver requested copies, manage voluntary subscriptions, protect systems, and address integrity concerns. Promotional messages are separate from necessary editorial correspondence. Where applicable law requires a lawful basis, [INSERT THE VERIFIED PURPOSE BY PURPOSE LAWFUL BASIS AND ANY REQUIRED RIGHTS INFORMATION].

What becomes public

Published articles may display author names, affiliations, approved biographies, ORCID iDs, contribution statements, funding information, conflict disclosures, and the designated corresponding author's contact details. We identify the intended public metadata during production so authors can check it. Published scholarly records and their licensed copies may remain available after an account is closed or a newsletter subscription ends. Do not include private residential addresses or unnecessary personal contact information in publication files.

Sharing and confidentiality

Authorized editors, reviewers, and service providers receive information needed for their roles. Reviewers ordinarily receive an anonymized manuscript; anonymity cannot be guaranteed where a work is publicly recognizable. We may share relevant information with institutions, funders, or appropriate authorities when necessary to investigate credible integrity concerns, comply with law, or protect rights, using proportionate disclosure. We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising under this policy. [VERIFY THIS STATEMENT AGAINST ALL VENDOR CONTRACTS AND TRACKING CONFIGURATIONS BEFORE PUBLICATION.]

Providers and international processing

Hosting, editorial storage, email, newsletter, security, and delivery providers may process information on our behalf. The current provider list, purposes, processing countries, and any required international transfer safeguards are: [INSERT VERIFIED DETAILS]. External links and embeds may involve separate providers; optional embeds are subject to the choices described in our Cookie Policy.

Retention and safeguards

We retain information only as needed for its purpose, applicable obligations, and the integrity of the scholarly record. The adopted schedule is [INSERT PERIODS FOR UNSUCCESSFUL SUBMISSIONS, REVIEW RECORDS, CORRESPONDENCE, SUBSCRIPTIONS, DELIVERY DETAILS, AND TECHNICAL LOGS]. Published articles and associated essential publication metadata are intended to remain part of the scholarly record. Legal holds and active investigations may require longer retention. We apply access controls and other safeguards appropriate to the information and investigate reported incidents. No storage or transmission method can be guaranteed completely secure.

Your choices and requests

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails, manage optional cookies, and contact us to request access to or correction of your personal information. Depending on applicable law, you may also have rights to deletion, restriction, portability, objection, withdrawal of consent, or complaint to a supervisory authority. We will assess requests under applicable law and explain relevant exceptions, including scholarly record and legal retention needs. We may request proportionate identity verification. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal. [ADD ANY JURISDICTION SPECIFIC REQUEST, APPEAL, OR OPT OUT PROCEDURE REQUIRED FOR THE ACTUAL OPERATION.]

Children and policy changes

The service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. Contact us if you believe such information was submitted. Participation by contributors under 18 requires an appropriate submission and permission process before collection; contact the editorial office first. We will date policy changes and communicate material changes as required. Questions may be sent to editor@bridgereview.org.