Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sage Publications Inc. ("Sage," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details you provide when submitting a manuscript or contacting us.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and time spent.
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and operating system for security and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and respond to manuscript submissions
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Send you updates and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as required by law or to trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain features of our website.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@sagepub.us.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at our contact page or email privacy@sagepub.us.