Privacy Policy

Policy Statement

The International Journal of Engineering Concepts and Management is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected in connection with the journal's editorial, peer-review, and publication processes.

By accessing the journal's website or submitting a manuscript, users acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Collection of Information

The journal may collect personal information that is voluntarily provided during manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, or user registration. Such information may include names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, telephone numbers, ORCID iDs, and other details necessary for the publication process.

In addition, the journal's website may automatically collect certain technical information, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, operating system, and website usage statistics, to improve website performance, security, and user experience.

Use of Personal Information

Personal information collected by the journal is used solely for legitimate scholarly publishing and administrative purposes. This includes managing manuscript submissions, coordinating the peer-review process, communicating with authors and reviewers, publishing accepted articles, maintaining editorial records, improving journal services, and ensuring the security and integrity of the publication process.

The journal does not use personal information for unrelated commercial purposes.

Confidentiality

The journal treats all personal information and submitted manuscripts as confidential. Information provided by authors, reviewers, and editors is accessible only to individuals directly involved in the editorial and publication process. Reviewer identities are protected in accordance with the journal's peer-review policy, and confidential information obtained during editorial evaluation will not be disclosed to unauthorized parties.

Information Sharing

The journal does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Information may be shared only when necessary to support legitimate publishing activities, such as DOI registration, indexing services, digital archiving, or legal and regulatory compliance. Any such sharing is limited to the information required for those purposes.

Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Although every effort is made to safeguard data, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Cookies and Website Analytics

The journal's website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, remember user preferences, and enhance the browsing experience. Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Data Retention

Personal information and editorial records are retained for as long as necessary to support the publication process, maintain the integrity of the scholarly record, comply with legal obligations, and preserve published research. Information that is no longer required may be securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

User Rights

Individuals whose personal information is held by the journal may request access to their personal data, request correction of inaccurate information, or inquire about the processing of their information, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements. Requests should be submitted to the Editorial Office using the official contact details provided on the journal's website.

Third-Party Websites

The journal's website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Policy Updates

The International Journal of Engineering Concepts and Management reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technological developments, or publishing practices. The most current version published on the journal's website shall supersede all previous versions.

Contact

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information may be directed to the Editorial Office through the official contact information provided on the journal's website.