Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Oxford Journals Press collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you use oxfordjournalspress.com or our services.

1. Information We Collect

• Contact details: name, email, phone number, country, and institution.
• Project details: manuscript files, research data, target journals, and instructions you share with us.
• Payment details: processed securely through PCI-compliant gateways. We do not store full card numbers on our servers.
• Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected via standard analytics tools.

2. How We Use Information

• To deliver the publication services you have requested.
• To communicate with you about your project, quotes, and order updates.
• To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
• To meet legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We share information only with vetted experts assigned to your project under a strict NDA, and with payment processors and analytics providers under data protection agreements.

4. Data Security

We protect your data with encrypted transmission (HTTPS), restricted access controls, and secure cloud storage. Our staff and contractors are trained on confidentiality and data protection best practices.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to remember your preferences and to gather anonymous usage statistics. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work as expected.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, contact info@oxfordjournalspress.com.

7. Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfil legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Project files are deleted from active systems within 12 months of project closure unless you request earlier deletion.

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact

For privacy questions, contact us at info@oxfordjournalspress.com or +44 7411 201631.