The Journal of Quixotic Narrative and Critical Review is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all users, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.

1. Personal Information Collection

We collect personal information such as names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and ORCID iDs solely for the purpose of managing the editorial and publishing process. This information is used to:

• Facilitate communication during the submission and review process
• Maintain accurate authorship and reviewer records
• Ensure proper attribution and indexing of published work

2. Use and Disclosure

Personal information will only be used for purposes directly related to the journal’s operations and will not be shared with third parties without the user’s explicit consent, except as required by law.

3. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The journal’s website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and monitor site performance. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information.

5. User Rights

Users have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of their personal information at any time by contacting the editorial office.

6. Third-Party Services

If the journal uses third-party services (e.g., CrossRef, indexing platforms), only the necessary metadata will be shared to support discoverability and citation tracking.