Privacy Statement

LIS: Letra. Imagen. Sonido. Ciudad Mediatizada is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other users who interact with the journal and its website, revistalis.com.ar. This Privacy Statement explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored, and protected in connection with the journal's editorial and online activities.

The journal may collect personal information that users voluntarily provide when submitting manuscripts, registering on the website, communicating with the editorial office, participating in the peer-review process, or subscribing to journal-related notifications. Such information may include names, institutional affiliations, professional contact details, email addresses, ORCID identifiers, and other information necessary for the proper administration of editorial activities.

Personal information is used primarily to manage manuscript submissions, communicate with authors and reviewers, coordinate the peer-review and editorial processes, maintain appropriate publication records, provide information about the journal, and respond to enquiries. The journal seeks to collect only information that is relevant and reasonably necessary for these purposes.

Information provided by authors and reviewers is handled with appropriate confidentiality. Personal information associated with manuscripts under consideration is accessible only to individuals who require it for legitimate editorial, administrative, or peer-review purposes. Reviewer identities and review-related information are handled in accordance with the journal's peer-review procedures.

The journal takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, or loss. Users are also encouraged to take appropriate precautions when transmitting personal information or accessing their accounts and to notify the journal if they become aware of any suspected unauthorised use.

The journal does not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for a legitimate editorial, legal, or research-related purpose and is provided in accordance with applicable requirements. Authors and reviewers should avoid including unnecessary personal or confidential information in manuscripts, reviews, supplementary files, or correspondence.

The journal may retain certain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil legitimate editorial, administrative, academic, legal, or record-keeping purposes. Published scholarly records and associated bibliographic information may be maintained as part of the permanent academic record of the journal.

The journal does not sell, rent, or otherwise commercially trade users' personal information. Personal information may be disclosed when reasonably necessary to operate the journal, comply with applicable legal requirements, protect the integrity of the publication process, or address matters relating to research and publication ethics.

The journal may use standard website technologies, such as cookies or server logs, to support website functionality, security, analytics, and the improvement of user experience. Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings, although disabling certain technologies may affect some website functions.

By using the journal website or submitting information through its editorial systems, users acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Statement. The journal may update this statement when necessary to reflect changes in its editorial practices, website functionality, or applicable privacy requirements. Any significant changes will be appropriately communicated through the journal website.

For questions, concerns, or requests relating to personal information and privacy, users may contact the editorial team of LIS: Letra. Imagen. Sonido. Ciudad Mediatizada through the contact information provided on revistalis.com.ar.