1. Introduction
Welcome to IJSTE. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and share your data when you visit our website or use our academic submission and review services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering on the platform, submitting an article, or applying as a reviewer. The personal information we collect may include the following:
- Personal Data: Name, Email Address, Contact Number, Academic Affiliation, and Designation.
- Credentials: Account Passwords and Security Codes (stored in an encrypted format).
- Professional Data: Research domains, CVs, and publication history.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your information for purposes based on legitimate academic interests, the fulfillment of our contract with you, compliance with our legal obligations, and/or your consent. We use the information we collect to:
- Facilitate account creation and logon processes.
- Manage your article submissions and peer-review process.
- Send administrative information to you regarding policies, tracking data, or article status.
- Protect our services and maintain a secure environment.
4. Will Your Information Be Shared?
We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfill academic obligations. For instance, editors and designated anonymous peer reviewers will have access to articles and potentially identifiable metadata as governed by double-blind peering rules.
5. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures (like encryption and secure servers) designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please also remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email our Data Protection Officer at privacy@ijste.com.