Acta Cell Biologica (ACB) is committed to respecting data-protection regulations. This statement informs you of the steps we take to protect your rights. By personal data we mean (a) the details you provide us via our forms, e.g. your email address, all ordering and billing information, such as postal addresses and payment details, and (b) all data captured in authentication and tracking logs. By using our site and by registering for any of our services or products, you accept that such personal data will be gathered and stored in our databases. We will maintain appropriate safeguards to ensure the security, integrity, and privacy of your personal data. We do not share personal data with other companies for marketing or similar purposes. This data will be used by ACB to provide you with the services and products you have ordered. We may also occasionally use it to inform you of new services and products related to those you have ordered and of changes and activities within ACB.  By registering for services and products in ACB, you agree to ACB using your email address in this way. Authentication and tracking logs will be used to produce usage statistics. This information does not contain any personally identifiable information.

   ACB reserves the right to have logs and databases analyzed by external service providers, in which case every effort will be made to protect the security, integrity, and privacy of the data. Please note that we take no responsibility for personal data posted on any open forums or message boards. As mentioned, your privacy is important to Acta Cell Biologica (ACB). This privacy statement provides information about the personal information that ACB collects and the ways in which ACB uses that personal information. ACB is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any third party.

 Personal information collection

   ACB may collect and use personal information that is necessary for the processing and publication of manuscripts submitted to us. This information may include names, affiliation and contact details; including postal address, emails, phone numbers and fax numbers. 

 Using personal information

Any personal information received by ACB will only be used to: process and publish your manuscript.

- Administer this website;

- Personalize the website for you;

- Enable your access to and use of the website services;

- Process your manuscript;

- Publish your manuscript;

- Send to you communication about your manuscript

- Send to you statements and invoices;

- Collect payments from you; and

- Send you marketing communications. 

   Where ACB discloses your personal information to its agents or sub-contractors for these purposes, the agent or sub-contractor in question will be obligated to use that personal information in accordance with the terms of this privacy statement. In addition to the disclosures reasonably necessary for the purposes identified elsewhere above, ACB may disclose your personal information to the extent that it is required to do so by law, in connection with any legal proceedings or prospective legal proceedings, and in order to establish, exercise or defend its legal rights. 

 Securing your data

   ACB will take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal information.

 Updating this statement

ACB may update this privacy policy by posting a new version on this website.  

You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are familiar with any changes.  

Other websites

This website contains links to other websites. ACB is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any third party.

Contact ACB Journal

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or ACB' treatment of your personal information, please send an email to acb@pnu.ac.ir