Privacy Statement

Introduction

Respecting the privacy of all individuals involved in the publication process is fundamental to ethical scholarly communication. The International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology (IJASEIT) is committed to protecting the personal data of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This policy outlines how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected, in compliance with applicable privacy regulations and ethical publishing standards.

Description

Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, including names, affiliations, contact details, IP addresses, and other user-related metadata. IJASEIT collects data primarily to facilitate the editorial process, ensure quality control, and maintain secure and transparent communication between all parties.

This privacy policy applies to all users interacting with IJASEIT through manuscript submission, peer review, email communication, or website usage.

Policy

1. Data Collection

IJASEIT collects the following types of personal data:

  • Authors: Name, affiliation, email address, ORCID iD, institutional address, telephone number (if provided)

  • Reviewers: Name, affiliation, email address, subject expertise, and prior review history

  • Editors: Biographical data, institutional affiliation, and contact information

  • Website Visitors: IP address, cookies, browser type, access times, and pages visited

Data are collected via:

  • Online submission and editorial systems

  • Email correspondence

  • Website forms and analytics tools

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal data are used exclusively for:

  • Managing submissions and peer review

  • Editorial decision-making

  • Maintaining user accounts and communication

  • Publishing author and reviewer information as needed (e.g., author names in published articles)

  • Website functionality and analytics

  • Fulfilling legal and institutional reporting obligations

IJASEIT does not use personal data for marketing, commercial profiling, or third-party advertising.

3. Data Storage and Security

  • Personal data are stored securely on password-protected servers managed by IJASEIT and its platform providers.

  • The website is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL protocols.

  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorized editorial and technical personnel.

  • All data are backed up regularly to prevent loss or unauthorized modification.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

IJASEIT does not share personal data with third parties, except when:

  • Required by law or legal authority

  • Necessary for digital preservation and indexing (e.g., metadata for CrossRef, DOIs)

  • Sharing author names and affiliations in published articles (as part of the scholarly record)

Reviewer identities remain confidential and are not shared without express consent, in accordance with IJASEIT’s double-blind peer review policy.

5. Data Retention

  • Author and reviewer data are retained indefinitely as part of the publication record unless a request for deletion is submitted and approved.

  • Website analytics data may be stored for up to 24 months to monitor site performance and user trends.

6. User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data held by IJASEIT

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of their data (subject to editorial and legal constraints)

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests must be sent in writing to the journal's editorial office. IJASEIT will respond within 30 days of receiving the request.

7. Cookies and Tracking

  • The journal’s website may use cookies to improve user experience, store preferences, and collect anonymous usage statistics.

  • Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

IJASEIT may use trusted third-party services for:

  • Manuscript management (e.g., OJS or similar platforms)

  • DOI registration and citation indexing

  • Archiving and digital preservation

All third-party providers are required to comply with data protection standards and confidentiality agreements.

9. Policy Review

This Privacy Statement is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary to reflect regulatory changes, technological updates, or editorial platform modifications.