Privacy Statement

Smart Design Policies is dedicated to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with our journal. Any personal details—such as names, email addresses, or other contact information—collected through our platform are used solely for legitimate operational and academic purposes connected to the journal. This may include:

• Managing the submission, peer review, and editorial workflow;
• Providing updates and notifications about submitted or published manuscripts;
• Sharing journal-related announcements, calls for papers, or changes to editorial policies.

We do not disclose, sell, or transfer your personal information to any third parties beyond the journal’s editorial and administrative teams, except where required by law. Appropriate technical and organisational safeguards are in place to protect your data against unauthorised access, modification, disclosure, or loss.

By submitting your information, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted the terms of this statement. For any questions or concerns regarding the collection or use of your personal data, please contact our editorial office. We will respond promptly and take all necessary steps to address and resolve privacy-related matters.