Privacy Policy

IJAI is dedicated to maintaining the trust of our subscribers throughout the entire process, from submission to dissemination of research publications. We prioritize the collection, use, and protection of your information when you access or interact with our journal, website, and services. Our commitment to safeguarding your privacy ensures that your personal information remains secure.

We expect authors to treat all communications with the Journal as confidential. This includes correspondence with direct representatives, such as Editors-in-Chief, Handling Editors, and reviewers' reports, unless explicit consent has been provided to share such information.

Types of Information We Collect:

Personal Information: When you submit articles, subscribe to newsletters, or create accounts, we may collect your name, email address, institutional affiliation, and other contact details.

Submission Data: We gather the content of the articles you submit for publication, including associated files, peer reviews, and editorial comments.

Usage Data: Information regarding your access and interactions with our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, and activity logs, may be collected to enhance user experience.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under specific circumstances:

With Editors and Reviewers: To facilitate the peer review process, we may share submission data (including personal information) with our editorial team and peer reviewers when necessary.

Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers for technical support, website hosting, or other operational services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Legal Obligations: We may disclose personal information as required by law or in response to valid legal processes, such as subpoenas or court orders.

Your Rights Regarding Personal Information:

Access: You may request access to the personal information we maintain about you.

Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal information.

Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal or contractual obligations.

Opt-out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the instructions provided in those communications.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.