Privacy Statement

PHILIA. International Journal of Ancient Mediterranean Studies is committed to protecting the privacy of its users, authors, reviewers, and readers in accordance with international standards on data protection and privacy, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and any other personal information provided by users on this journal website (https://philiajournal.com/) will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal. These purposes include:

  • Editorial communication related to the submission, review, and publication process.

  • Management of user accounts and journal access rights.

  • Communication of important information about the journal’s activities, events, or updates (subject to user consent).

This data will not be made available for any other purpose or shared with any third party, except as required by applicable data protection regulations.

The processing of personal data is based on the explicit consent of the data subject, provided during registration or submission processes. Users may exercise their rights of access, rectification, deletion, limitation of processing, and objection at any time by contacting the Editorial Team via the journal’s contact page.

Cookies Policy

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Purpose of Using Cookies

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Cookies used on this site fall into the following categories:

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Data Security and Confidentiality

PHILIA guarantees that all data collected is handled with the highest level of confidentiality and security. No personal data will be transferred to third parties unless required by law or with the explicit consent of the data subject.

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the management of personal data, users may contact the Editorial Team at:
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