Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 3, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to ABP Through Train (United Science and Education Press). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Name, email address, ORCID, affiliation, and contact details when you register.
- Profile Information: Profile picture, bio, and professional information you provide.
- Submission Data: Manuscripts, research papers, and related files you submit for publication.
- Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card information).
- OAuth Information: When you sign in with Google, Facebook, or ORCID, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from these services.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our platform, including IP address, browser type, and access times.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our publishing services
- Process manuscript submissions and peer reviews
- Communicate with you about your submissions and account
- Process payments for article processing charges (APC)
- Improve our platform and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Stripe for payment processing, email service providers for notifications
- Reviewers and Editors: Your submission details are shared with assigned reviewers and editors
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmissions are encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please visit our Account Deletion page or contact us at usepgroup@outlook.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Published articles and associated metadata are retained permanently for academic record purposes.
8. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Stripe: Payment processing (see Stripe Privacy Policy)
- Google OAuth: Authentication service
- Facebook Login: Authentication service
- ORCID: Researcher identification
9. Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and provide authentication. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
- Email: usepgroup@outlook.com
- Website: ABP Through Train