Privacy Statment

Privacy Statement – Research in Art, New Creativity and Graphic Design (RANCANG)

1. Introduction

We at Research in Art, New Creativity and Graphic Design (RANCANG) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors to our journal platform.

2. Data Collection

  • We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when you register, submit manuscripts, review articles, or communicate with us. This data may include your name, email address, institutional affiliation, contact details, and other relevant information.
  • We may also collect technical data, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and website usage data, to improve our website and services.
  • For manuscript submissions, we may collect information related to authorship, research contributions, affiliations, and other details necessary for the editorial and publication process.

3. Use of Data

  • Your personal data is used solely for the purposes of managing manuscript submissions, peer review, editorial decisions, publication, and communication related to the journal.
  • Personal information may also be used to maintain the journal's website, improve editorial services, ensure publication ethics, and comply with applicable legal requirements.
  • We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
  • Author names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and other relevant publication details may be made publicly available as part of published articles and their metadata, in accordance with the journal's publication practices.

4. Data Storage and Security

  • We store your personal data securely using appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
  • Access to personal data is limited to authorized journal staff and individuals involved in the editorial and publication process, where necessary.
  • We take reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality and integrity of personal information submitted through the journal's platform.

5. Data Retention

  • Personal data related to manuscript submissions, peer review, editorial decisions, and publication will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement and to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Published articles and associated bibliographic metadata may be preserved indefinitely as part of the journal's scholarly record and digital archiving practices.
  • Reviewer and editorial records may be retained to support the integrity, transparency, and accountability of the publication process.

6. Your Rights

  • You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held by the journal, subject to applicable laws and regulations and the journal's legitimate publication and record-keeping obligations.
  • You may also request information about how your personal data is processed and raise concerns regarding its use.
  • To exercise these rights, please contact us at gpijournal@gmail.com.

7. Cookies

  • Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, maintain website functionality, and improve the performance of our journal platform.
  • You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect some website functions.

8. Changes to This Privacy Statement

  • We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our editorial practices, website functionality, or applicable legal requirements.
  • Any changes will be posted on the journal's website with the updated effective date.
  • Users are encouraged to review this statement periodically to stay informed about how their personal data is collected, used, and protected.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy or this statement, please contact us at:

Research in Art, New Creativity and Graphic Design (RANCANG)
Publisher: CV. Get Press Indonesia
Phone: +62 853-6520-2765
Email: gpijournal@gmail.com
Address: Graha Indah Asri Housing Complex, Block A1, Air Pacah Subdistrict, Koto Tangah District, Padang, West Sumatra 25176, Indonesia.