Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how The Open Journal collects,
uses, stores, and protects your personal data. We are committed to protecting your
privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Collection
The Open Journal is designed to allow anonymous contributions. We do not require
or intentionally collect personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”) unless
you voluntarily include such information in your submission.
Types of data that may be collected include:
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Email address
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Cookies and usage data
We may also collect information about how the Platform is accessed and used
(“Usage Data”), such as:
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Internet Protocol (IP) address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited
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Time and date of visit
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Time spent on pages
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Unique device identifiers
Use of Information
We use collected data for various purposes:
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To provide and maintain the Platform
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To notify you about changes to our Platform
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To allow you to participate in interactive features
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To provide customer support
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To gather analysis or valuable information to improve the Platform
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To monitor usage of the Platform
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To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
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Your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR);
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Compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR), where applicable.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and hold certain
information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of cookies used:
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Session Cookies: to operate the Platform
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Preference Cookies: to remember your settings
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Security Cookies: for security purposes
You may instruct your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are
being sent. Disabling cookies may affect the usability of some Platform features.
Data Retention
We retain submissions indefinitely as part of a public archive unless a valid removal
request is made. Personal Data used for communication purposes will be retained
only as long as necessary to fulfil its intended purpose.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside
your country or jurisdiction. By submitting information, you agree to this transfer and
processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We will ensure your data is
handled securely and in line with applicable protection standards.
Disclosure of Data
We may disclose your Personal Data in good faith when necessary to:
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Comply with legal obligations
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Protect and defend our rights or property
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Prevent or investigate wrongdoing
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Protect the safety of Platform users or the public
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Defend against legal liability
Data Security
We take your privacy seriously and use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect any data shared. While we do everything we can to safeguard submissions, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies to facilitate our services, provide the Platform
on our behalf, perform related tasks, or help analyse Platform usage. These third
parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to other websites not operated by us. We are not
responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. You are encouraged to
review the privacy policies of any external websites.
Children’s Privacy
Our Platform is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly
collect data from minors. If you become aware that a child has submitted data,
please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data;
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Request deletion of your data;
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Withdraw consent at any time;
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Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances.
To exercise your rights, please contact us.
Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be
communicated through the Platform.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests (including the withdrawal of your story),
please contact us at: stories@theopenjournaltoj.com