Privacy Statement

Esfera Pública. Revista en Gobernanza y Sociedad reaffirms its commitment to the privacy and data protection of its authors, reviewers, readers, and collaborators. This privacy statement details how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with institutional regulations and the standards required by indexing in scientific databases.

  1. 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 curricular information provided during the article 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.

  1. Use of Information

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

  • Management and communication throughout the editorial and peer-review process.

  • Copyright registration and preservation of metadata in open-access repositories.

  • Statistical analysis of the journal’s impact within its academic community.

  1. Data Protection and Confidentiality

Esfera Pública guarantees the confidentiality of the information provided by users and adopts appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access. In particular:

  • Manuscripts under review are handled under a double-blind peer-review system to ensure the impartiality and anonymity of reviewers and authors.

  • Names and email addresses entered in this journal will be used exclusively for the purposes stated herein and will not be provided to third parties or used for other purposes.

  • We do not share or sell personal information to third parties.

  1. Storage and Retention

Data are stored on the institutional servers of El Colegio de Jalisco and on secure preservation platforms such as the CLOCKSS community. The metadata of accepted articles are preserved in accordance with open-access policies and the requirements of indexed databases.

  1. Users’ Rights

Authors, reviewers, and readers have the right to request the modification, rectification, or deletion of their personal information in accordance with current data-protection regulations. To exercise these rights, please contact the journal at esferapublica@elcolegiodejalisco.edu.mx