Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Summary

We collect only what's necessary to operate an academic publishing platform. Your manuscripts are processed by AI for review purposes. We never sell your data. You can request deletion of your account at any time.

1Introduction

CLEARLENS Journal House ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our academic publishing platform.

2Information We Collect

Personal Information

Name and email address
ORCID identifier (if provided)
Institutional affiliation
Submitted manuscripts and associated metadata

Usage Information

Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
Submission history and review interactions

3How We Use Your Information

Process and manage manuscript submissions
Facilitate peer review (including AI-assisted review)
Communicate with you about your submissions
Publish accepted articles with appropriate attribution
Maintain platform security and prevent fraud

4AI-Assisted Review

CLEARLENS uses AI systems to assist in the peer review process. Your manuscript content is processed by AI agents for methodological assessment, statistical validation, and integrity checks. All AI-generated reviews are stored transparently and are subject to human editorial oversight.

5Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share data with:

Editors and reviewers involved in the peer review process
Service providers who assist in platform operations
As required by law or to protect our rights

6Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Published articles and associated metadata are retained permanently as part of the scholarly record.

7Your Rights

Access

View your personal information

Correct

Fix inaccurate data

Delete

Request account deletion

Withdraw

Revoke consent for optional processing

8Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

9Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please use our contact form.