Privacy Statement

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

BitCurrency and the Federal Money Services Business Association (FedMSB) are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all users who interact with our journal platform. This statement explains how we collect, store, and use personal data, as well as your rights regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

When registering on the BitCurrency journal site, submitting a manuscript, or engaging with our editorial process, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Institutional affiliation

  • Professional contact information

  • ORCID ID (optional)

In addition, certain technical information (e.g., IP address, browser type, access logs) may be collected automatically for site security, analytics, and performance monitoring.

2. How We Use Your Information

Personal information will be used exclusively for purposes directly related to the operations of BitCurrency, including:

  • Managing user accounts and permissions

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors about submissions and publications

  • Administering the peer-review process

  • Sending journal updates, calls for papers, and relevant announcements (optional, opt-in)

  • Maintaining internal editorial and publishing records

We will never sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties, except:

  1. When required by applicable law or legal process, or

  2. With your explicit written consent.

3. Data Storage & Security

  • All personal data is stored on secure servers with appropriate technical and organizational safeguards.

  • Access is strictly limited to authorized journal staff and editors who require the information to perform their roles.

  • We take reasonable measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our site may use cookies to support core functionality, enhance user experience, and improve performance analytics.
You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, certain site features may not function properly as a result.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including under GDPR in the European Union), you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

  • Request a copy of the information we hold about you

  • File a complaint with your relevant data protection authority

Requests should be sent to: BitCurrency@FedMSB.org

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and preserve the scholarly record.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Significant changes will be posted on our journal website and, where applicable, communicated to registered users via email.

Contact for Privacy Matters:
Legal Affairs Office – BitCurrency
Federal Money Services Business Association (FedMSB)
Email: LegalAffairs@FedMSB.org