Privacy Statement

1. Introduction We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users, including registered users, authors, reviewers, and visitors. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect We collect personal information necessary for the scholarly publishing process and user account management:

  • Account Registration: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, country, ORCID iD, and user roles (e.g., Author, Reviewer, Reader).

  • Submission & Peer Review: Authors' contact details, biographical notes, co-author information, submitted manuscripts, and peer review records.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage logs collected automatically via site cookies for analytical and security purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information Your data is used strictly for academic and operational purposes, including:

  • Managing user accounts, editorial workflows, and peer review communications.

  • Publishing approved manuscripts, including metadata (author names, affiliations, and contact emails) in public records and indexing services.

  • Improving website functionality, user experience, and security.

  • Contacting you regarding your submission, review assignments, or journal updates.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties. We may share data only under the following circumstances:

  • Public Publication: Published articles and associated author metadata are made publicly accessible to support scholarly communication.

  • Indexing Services: Metadata is provided to indexing databases (e.g., Crossref, DOAJ, Scopus) for citation tracking and archiving.

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting and submission management systems) who process data strictly under confidentiality agreements.

5. Data Retention and Security

  • Retention: Account information and publication records are retained permanently to preserve the academic record and scholarly archive.

  • Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Your Rights Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:

  • Access, update, or correct your personal profile details.

  • Request the deletion of non-essential personal data (provided it does not compromise the integrity of the published academic record).

  • Withdraw consent for promotional communications at any time.

7. Contact Information If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Statement or your personal data, please contact the Editorial Office via email at: akhairul236@gmail.com.