Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses provided on this journal website will be used exclusively for the purposes of KJAISE and will not be shared with any third party or used for any unrelated purpose. This Privacy Statement outlines how the journal collects, uses, discloses, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations. It applies to all users of this journal, including registered users, authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors to the website.

 

1.     Information We Collect

 

1.1  Personal Information

The journal collects personal information that you voluntarily provide when registering an account, submitting a manuscript, or communicating with the editorial office. This information may include:

·       Full name

·       Contact information

·       Institutional Affiliation and academic qualifications

·       ORCID or other researcher identifiers

·       Payment information, where applicable

 

1.2  Non-Personal Information

The journal may automatically collect certain non-personal information through cookies, log files, and analytics tools. This information may include:

·       IP address

·       Browser type and version

·       Pages visited on the journal website

·       Data and time of access

·       Referring and exit pages

 

2.     How We Use Your Information

 

2.1 Personal Information

The journal uses user’s personal information for the following purposes:

·       Processing and reviewing manuscript submissions

·       Managing user accounts and providing access to the journal’s services and features

·       Communicating with the user regarding submissions, peer reviews, and publication processes

·       Fulfilling legal, regulatory and administrative obligations

·       Improve the journal’s services, website functionality and overall user experience

 

2.2  Non-Personal Information

The journal may collect and use non-personal information to understand how users interact with the website, monitor usage trends, and improve the journal services. This helps us enhance user experience and website performance.

 

3.    Sharing Your Information

 

3.1  With Third Parties

The journal does not sell, rent, or exchange your personal information with third parties. However, the journal may share your information, when necessary, with:

·       Academic editors, reviewers, and relevant personnel involved in the manuscript evaluation and peer-review process

·       Trusted service providers that support the journal operations and publishing activities (e.g., manuscript submission systems, email communication services)

·       Legal and regulatory authorities if required by law

 

3.2  Publicly Available Information

When a manuscript is accepted and published, certain information, including the author's name, institutional affiliation, and ORCID, will be publicly available on the website. Authors are advised to consider this when submitting manuscripts.

 

 

4.    Data Security

The website takes appropriate technical, physical, and administrative measures to help protect user’s personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

5.    Your Rights and Choices

 

5.1  Access and Correction
User has the right to access, review, and update their personal information. Users may manage their account details through account settings or contact the journal for assistance.

 

5.2  Withdrawal of Consent
Users may withdraw their consent for the collection or use of their personal information by contacting the journal. Please Note that withdrawing consent may impact theh user’s ability to access certain services.

 

5.3  Data Deletion
Users may may request the deletion of their personal information. Such request will be processed in accordance with applicable laws and any requirement to retain certain records.

 

 

6.    Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The journal uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience. Users may manage the use of cookies through their browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit the functionality of certain features of the website.

 

 

7.    Changes to This Privacy Statement

The journal may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in its practice. Any updates will be published on this page with the revised effective date. Users are encouraged to review this statement regularly to stay informed.

 

 

8.    Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at: kjaise@uniq.edu.iq