Learning Nexus of Computing (LNC)

Learning Nexus of Computing (LNC) is committed to safeguarding the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information provided by authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Policy outlines how the journal collects, uses, stores, and protects user data in accordance with internationally accepted data protection principles and applicable laws.

1. Collection of Personal Information

LNC may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

• Full name
• Institutional affiliation
• Email address
• Contact details
• ORCID ID and academic credentials
• Manuscript-related information

This information is collected when users:

• Register on the journal website
• Submit manuscripts
• Participate in the peer-review process
• Subscribe to journal communications

2. Purpose of Data Collection

The personal data collected is used strictly for academic and publishing purposes, including:

• Manuscript submission and processing
• Peer-review and editorial evaluation
• Communication between authors, reviewers, and editors
• Publication and indexing of accepted articles
• Maintenance of academic records and journal archives
• Sending important journal-related notifications and updates

LNC ensures that personal data is not used for commercial, promotional, or unrelated purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data by LNC is based on:

• User Consent: When users register or submit manuscripts
• Legitimate Academic Interest: For scholarly publishing and editorial processes
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: Where required by applicable regulations

By using the journal platform, users explicitly consent to the collection and processing of their data as described in this policy.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

LNC maintains strict confidentiality of user data. Personal information:

• Will not be sold, rented, or traded to third parties
• Will only be shared with authorized editorial members, reviewers, and publishing partners strictly for journal operations
• May be disclosed if required by law, legal proceedings, or regulatory authorities

5. Data Security

LNC implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

• Unauthorized access
• Data loss or misuse
• Alteration or disclosure

Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel involved in editorial and publication processes.

6. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes of academic publishing
• Maintain journal records and archives
• Comply with legal and indexing requirements

Authors’ published information may remain publicly accessible as part of the scholarly record.

7. User Rights

Users have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal data (subject to publishing obligations)
• Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests may be made by contacting the journal editorial office.

8. Third-Party Links

The journal website may contain links to external platforms (e.g., indexing services, DOI agencies). LNC is not responsible for the privacy practices of such third-party websites.

9. Cookies and Website Usage

The journal website may use basic cookies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Enable login functionality
• Analyze website usage for improvement

Users may control cookie preferences through their browser settings.

10. Policy Updates

LNC reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with updated revision dates.

11. Contact Information

For any privacy-related queries or concerns, users may contact:

Editorial Office
Learning Nexus of Computing (LNC)
Email: editor@lnctech.in

Declaration

By registering, submitting, or accessing content on the LNC platform, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.