Privacy Statement

Effective Date: August 8, 2025

The Global South Index (GSX) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its users, authors, reviewers, and visitors. This Privacy Statement outlines how GSX collects, uses, stores, and protects your information in accordance with international data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

User registration data: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, country, and professional role.
Author submission data: Manuscript details, author bios, ORCID iDs, and contact information.
Reviewer data: Name, email, expertise areas, and review history.
Usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools).

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used for the following purposes:

Managing journal submissions, peer review, and editorial workflows.
Communicating with authors, reviewers, and registered users.
Improving platform functionality and user experience.
Ensuring compliance with publishing ethics and legal obligations.
Generating anonymized statistics for internal reporting and platform development.

Data Protection & Security

GSX employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data, including:

Secure servers and encrypted connections (SSL)
Role-based access controls for editorial and administrative staff
Regular data backups and system monitoring

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited information with:

Indexing and archiving services (e.g., CrossRef, DOAJ) for metadata registration
Institutional partners for collaborative research and publishing initiatives
Legal authorities if required by law

International Data Transfers

As GSX operates globally, your data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and are safeguarded by appropriate legal mechanisms.

Cookies & Analytics

GSX uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymized usage data. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent for data processing
Object to certain uses of your data
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@gsxjournals.org.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Author and reviewer records may be preserved for academic and archival purposes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or your data, please contact:

Global South Index (GSX)
Email: editor@globalsouthindex.com