IJASCE values and respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This privacy statement outlines how personal data are collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.
2. Scope
This statement applies to all users interacting with IJASCE through its website, submission system, email communications, and editorial processes. It governs:
Personal information collected during manuscript submission and peer review
Data related to publication and readership
Communications and mailing lists
3. Data Collection
IJASCE collects the following types of personal data:
Author information: names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, ORCID iDs, and submission history
Reviewer information: names, email addresses, expertise areas, and review activity
Editor and staff information: contact details and roles
Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, access logs)
Personal data are collected through:
Submission and peer review systems
Editorial communications
User registration or newsletter subscription (if offered)
4. Use of Personal Data
Collected data are used solely for the purpose of:
Managing manuscript submissions and peer review
Communicating decisions and publication notices
Indexing and citation purposes
Maintaining journal operations and editorial records
Analyzing journal performance (in aggregate)
IJASCE does not sell, rent, or disclose personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.
5. Data Sharing
Personal data may be shared with:
Editorial board members or reviewers (for peer review purposes)
Indexing and archiving services (to register and disseminate articles)
Journal hosting providers (for infrastructure and maintenance)
All data processors are required to comply with confidentiality and data protection standards.
6. Data Retention
IJASCE retains personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill its editorial and legal obligations, including:
Publication record maintenance
Ethical investigations or appeals
Archival and indexing
Authors and reviewers may request information about the data stored about them or request correction or deletion where appropriate.
7. Data Protection
IJASCE takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes:
Secure servers and encrypted connections
Access restrictions for editorial systems
Regular review of security practices
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
IJASCE’s website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymized analytics data. Users may adjust browser settings to control cookie usage.
9. Rights of Users
Users have the right to:
Access their personal data
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated data
Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if they believe their rights have been violated
Requests can be submitted to the editorial office via the journal’s contact email.
10. Changes to This Statement
This privacy statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in data practices or legal requirements. The latest version will be posted on the journal’s website with a revised date.
11. Review and Updates
This privacy statement was last reviewed in August 2025. It is reviewed annually or as required by changes in legal or operational standards.
