Employee Relations Law Journal (Empl. Relat. Law J.) respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers, website visitors, and other users. This Privacy Policy explains how the journal may collect, use, protect, retain, and disclose personal information obtained through its website, manuscript submission processes, editorial activities, and communications.

Information We Collect

The journal may collect personal information that users voluntarily provide, including names, institutional affiliations, professional positions, email addresses, contact details, manuscript information, reviewer information, and other information necessary for editorial and publishing activities.

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when users access the website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, and general website usage information. Such information may be used to maintain website security, improve functionality, and understand general usage patterns.

Use of Personal Information

Personal information may be used for legitimate journal and publishing purposes, including:

• Processing and managing manuscript submissions
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, editors, and other users
• Conducting peer review and editorial assessment
• Managing publication and production processes
• Maintaining editorial and publication records
• Responding to inquiries and requests
• Protecting the security and integrity of the journal website
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Complying with applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations

The journal seeks to collect and use personal information only for appropriate and relevant purposes.

Manuscript and Editorial Information

Information submitted in connection with manuscripts may be accessed by authorized editorial personnel, editors, peer reviewers, and service providers where necessary to perform legitimate editorial and publishing functions.

The journal treats unpublished manuscripts, reviewer comments, editorial correspondence, and other confidential editorial information with appropriate care and does not disclose such information except where necessary for the legitimate operation of the peer-review and publication process or where disclosure is required by law or applicable publishing standards.

Disclosure of Information

The journal does not intend to sell personal information for commercial purposes. Personal information may be disclosed to trusted service providers or authorized third parties where reasonably necessary to support website operation, manuscript processing, publishing, communications, security, or other legitimate journal activities.

Information may also be disclosed where required by applicable law, regulation, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, security, or integrity of the journal and its users.

Data Security

The journal takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain appropriate editorial and publication records, comply with legal or ethical obligations, resolve disputes, and protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

Cookies and Website Technologies

The journal website may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential website functionality, improve performance, analyze general website usage, and enhance the user experience. Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings or available website controls.

Third-Party Websites

The journal website may contain links to external websites, platforms, or services. The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, individuals may have rights concerning their personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, subject to applicable legal, editorial, and record-retention requirements.

Requests relating to personal information or privacy concerns may be submitted to the Editorial Office at editor@erljournalonline.com. The journal may take reasonable steps to verify the identity of a requester before processing certain requests.

Children's Privacy

The journal's website and publishing services are intended primarily for researchers, academics, professionals, and other users involved in scholarly communication. The journal does not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children for purposes unrelated to legitimate website or publishing activities.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The journal may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in its practices, publishing activities, applicable laws, or technological developments. Any updated version will be published on this page with an appropriate revision or effective date.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Employee Relations Law Journal
Editorial Office
Email: editor@erljournalonline.com