AAFR may collect information during the submission of manuscripts, when users register at the journal website, when users communicate with the editorial office, while reviewing manuscripts for the journal, and when using the journal services. This may include:

• Name, email address, and professional affiliation.
• Author and reviewer information provided during submission.
• Manuscript and publication-related information.
• Correspondence with the editorial or support team.
• Basic website usage and technical information where applicable.

The data gathered will be used for:

• Process and manage manuscript submissions.
• Communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.
• Coordinate peer review and editorial activities.
• Publish author and article information where required for scholarly publishing.
• Maintain journal records and publication services.
• Improve the functionality and security of the journal website.

All manuscripts submitted for peer review are dealt with confidentially. The information about submitted work is provided to no one else except those participating in the editorial and review process, unless required by the legitimate publishing, ethical or legal requirements.

Reviewers should also ensure that manuscripts and information that they receive is kept confidential.

Author name, affiliation, publication details, article title and abstract may be shared publicly as part of the scholarly record for published articles. All authors should make sure that the data they submit for publication are suitable for publication.

AAFR will take reasonable steps to prevent the unauthorized access, misuse, alteration or disclosure of personal information. But no online system can be assured to be perfectly secure and consumers must take proper precautions when they share information online.

The website of the journal may utilize services it deems necessary to operate the website, process the manuscripts, communicate with the authors, index and publish the journal. Should this information be used in such services, it is processed in accordance with the requirements and the privacy practices of the respective services.

AAFR may update this Privacy Statement when necessary to reflect changes in journal operations, technology, or applicable requirements. Any updated version will be made available on this page.