Privacy Statement

This Privacy Policy describes how the Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal O Saber (RCMOS), an initiative of Editora Acadêmica Aluz (hereinafter referred to as the PUBLISHER), collects, uses, and protects personal information provided by authors or their representatives (hereinafter referred to as AUTHORS) in relation to the scientific publication agreement (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement).

The privacy and security of personal information are of great importance to the PUBLISHER. AUTHORS are encouraged to read this policy carefully before agreeing to the Agreement.

1. Information Collection

The PUBLISHER may collect personal information from AUTHORS, including name, address, contact information, institutional affiliation, details regarding the submitted work, and other relevant data necessary for the editorial and contractual processes.

2. Use of Information

Collected information will be used exclusively for purposes related to the execution of the Agreement, including:

  • management of the editorial and publication process;
  • communication with AUTHORS during the evaluation and editing stages;
  • dissemination of the published work;
  • compliance with administrative and academic obligations related to publication.

3. Information Sharing

The PUBLISHER may share the AUTHORS’ information with professionals involved in the editorial process, such as reviewers, editors, layout editors, and other collaborators necessary for the publication of the work, always ensuring confidentiality.

The PUBLISHER does not sell personal data nor transfer authors’ rights to third parties without authorization.

4. Storage and Preservation

RCMOS uses the Zenodo and Crossref systems for cloud storage and digital registration of articles, ensuring availability even during temporary server downtime.

Additionally, the journal complies with legal deposit requirements at the Brazilian National Library, according to Law No. 10.994 of December 14, 2004.

The journal is also integrated with digital preservation systems LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, ensuring long-term preservation and access to published content.

5. Authors’ Rights

Authors whose works are accepted for publication in RCMOS agree to:

  • the application of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0);
  • electronic publication of the work by the journal;
  • indexing of the article in national and international databases, academic directories, digital libraries, and bibliometric platforms in which the journal is or may become indexed.

6. Data Retention

Personal information of AUTHORS will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the obligations established in the Agreement and to comply with applicable legal and institutional requirements.

7. Acceptance of this Policy

By accepting the publication Agreement, AUTHORS agree to this Privacy Policy and authorize the PUBLISHER to collect and use personal information as described herein.

8. Policy Updates

The PUBLISHER may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in data collection, use, or protection practices. Authors are encouraged to review this policy regularly.

9. Use of Contact Information

Names and addresses provided in this journal will be used exclusively for purposes related to scientific publication and will not be made available for other purposes or to third parties without editorial or legal necessity.

10. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, AUTHORS may contact the PUBLISHER through the official communication channels provided in the Agreement or on the journal’s website.