Privacy Statement

Commitment to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, and readers.

Pinnacle Academic Press (PAP) is strictly dedicated to protecting the privacy of our readers, authors, reviewers, and website visitors. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws (including GDPR compliance where applicable).

1. Information We Collect
Personal Identification Information
  • Name, email address, affiliation, and contact details (collected during registration or submission).
  • Research details, co-authors' information, and manuscript files collected during the submission process.
Usage & Technical Data
  • Device info, IP address, browser type, OS, referring URLs, and page navigation history.
  • Cookies: Small files placed on your device to understand preferences and enhance website functionality.
2. How We Use & Share Your Information
Primary Uses: Processing manuscript submissions, managing user accounts, communicating regarding publication status, and improving website performance through analytics.
Communication: Sending newsletters and journal updates (Opt-out available at any time).
Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell your data. Information is shared only with service providers (bound by confidentiality) to operate the website or if required by law/public authorities.
3. Your Rights
[+] Access & Correction: Request copies of your data or correct inaccuracies.
[+] Deletion: Request deletion of personal info (subject to legal/archival exceptions).
[+] Objection: Object to or restrict specific processing activities.
[+] Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
4. Security, Retention & Policies

We employ technical measures to protect data against unauthorized access. Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this statement or to comply with legal obligations.

Important Note on Retraction: Since all manuscripts are manually processed, retraction requests (unless due to failure to meet standards or force majeure) will incur an administrative fee of 8 to 50 USD, depending on the manuscript's processing stage.
Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Bridge Street, HR5 3DJ, Kington, United Kingdom

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.