Cross-Cultural Media Studies

Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

CCMS · Cross-Cultural Media Studies

Cross-Cultural Media Studies (CCMS), published by StarNexus Science Press (Hong Kong), operates under a Gold Open Access (Gold OA) model where all articles are immediately freely available upon publication. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all users who interact with our journal site. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.

Note: The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

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Information We Collect

When you register, submit a manuscript, or serve as a reviewer, we may collect the following:

  • Registration data: Name, email address, affiliation, ORCID iD, and research interests.
  • Submission data: Manuscript title, abstract, author list, keywords, and full-text files.
  • Review data: Peer review reports, recommendations, and correspondence.
  • Usage data: IP address, browser type, access times, and pages visited (anonymized, retained ≤12 months).
  • Cookies: Essential cookies for login and session management. No third-party tracking cookies are used without consent.
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How We Use Your Information

  • To process manuscript submissions and facilitate peer review.
  • To communicate editorial decisions, reviewer invitations, and publication updates.
  • To display author names and affiliations on published articles (CC BY 4.0).
  • To comply with legal obligations and uphold publication ethics (COPE guidelines).
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Information Sharing & Disclosure

  • Author names and affiliations are publicly displayed on published articles.
  • Reviewer identities remain anonymous under double‑blind review.
  • Personal data is not sold, rented, or shared for marketing.
  • Data may be disclosed only when required by law.
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Data Security

We implement industry‑standard security measures, including TLS/SSL encryption, access controls, and regular backups, to protect your personal information.

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Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact ccms@starnexus.press.

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Policy Updates

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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Last updated: May 2026