Privacy Statement

Effective Date: May 26, 2026

Airspace Science & Engineering (ASE), published by Prime Academic Press LLC ("we", "us", or "our"), is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained from users of our journal website, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.

This statement applies to all information collected through our online submission system, website, and related services. By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this statement.

Information We Collect

We collect two types of information from users of our services:

1. Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, affiliation, ORCID iD, username, and password when you register for an account.
  • Author Information: Manuscript content, author names, affiliations, contact information, funding sources, and conflict of interest disclosures.
  • Reviewer Information: Review reports, recommendations, and professional background information.
  • Editorial Information: Editorial decisions, comments, and correspondence related to the peer review process.
  • Correspondence: Emails, inquiries, and other communications you send to us.

2. Information Automatically Collected

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
  • Usage Information: Information about how you interact with our website and services, including article downloads and search queries.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To manage and operate our journal and submission system
  • To process and evaluate manuscript submissions
  • To coordinate the peer review process
  • To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors
  • To publish accepted manuscripts and make them available to the public
  • To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • To send journal announcements, table of contents alerts, and other relevant communications
  • To improve our website, services, and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
  • To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our systems

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you have explicitly consented to the disclosure.
  • Peer Review Process: Author names and affiliations are shared with reviewers during the peer review process (double-blind review is used to protect author identity).
  • Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist us in operating our journal and providing our services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Prime Academic Press LLC, our users, or the public.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Account information is retained for the duration of your account and for a reasonable period thereafter for administrative purposes.
  • Manuscript and review information is retained permanently as part of the scholarly record.
  • Log data and usage information is retained for a period of 12 months.

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information.
  • Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and archival requirements.
  • Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing of your personal information.
  • Data Portability: The right to receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: The right to object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our website and submission system.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website and improve our services.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website and submission system.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Employee training on data protection and privacy
  • Secure data storage and backup procedures

While we take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated statement on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this statement periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Data Protection Officer
Airspace Science & Engineering
Prime Academic Press LLC
Email: [email protected]