Privacy Statement

Letras Históricas, a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Universidad de Guadalajara, reaffirms its commitment to the privacy and protection of the personal data of its authors, reviewers, readers, and contributors. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with institutional regulations and the standards required by academic indexing databases.

2. Information Collected

The journal may collect and process the following personal information from its users:

• Authors: Name, institutional affiliation, email address, ORCID ID, and other biographical details provided during the manuscript submission process.
• Reviewers: Contact details and institutional affiliation, used exclusively for the peer review process.
• Readers and subscribers: Information voluntarily provided to receive notifications about new publications.

3. Use of Information

The information collected will be used solely for the following purposes:

• Editorial management and communication throughout the peer review process.
• Copyright registration and metadata preservation in open-access repositories.
• Statistical analysis of the journal’s academic impact.

4. Data Protection and Confidentiality

Letras Históricas ensures the confidentiality of user-provided information and implements appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access. In particular:

• Manuscripts under peer review are handled under a double-blind system to ensure impartiality and anonymity for both reviewers and authors.
• The names and email addresses entered in this journal will be used exclusively for the purposes established herein and will not be provided to third parties or used for any other purposes.
• We do not share or sell personal information to third parties.

5. Data Storage and Retention

Personal data is stored on institutional servers at the Universidad de Guadalajara and on secure editorial management platforms. Metadata of accepted articles is preserved in compliance with open-access policies and indexing database requirements.

6. Users' Rights

Authors, reviewers, and readers have the right to request the modification, rectification, or deletion of their personal information in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. To exercise these rights, users may contact the journal at letrashistoricas@academicos.udg.mx.