Privacy Policy
EKTU Journal of Engineering Sciences is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, stored, and protected, and your rights regarding your personal data.
Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Contact information (name, affiliation, email) of authors, co-authors, reviewers, and editorial members.
- Manuscript files, submission history, and peer review reports.
- Any additional information voluntarily provided during registration or submission.
How We Use Information
Personal data is used solely for purposes related to journal management:
- Handling submissions, peer review, and editorial decisions.
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.
- Maintaining records of publications and metadata.
- Ensuring compliance with publication ethics, copyright, and licensing.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Data is accessible only to authorized personnel involved in the editorial and publication process.
Data Sharing
Personal data is not shared with third parties, except:
- When required by law.
- For indexing, archiving, or publication through trusted platforms (e.g., DOAJ, Scopus) while ensuring privacy protection.
Data Retention
We retain personal data as long as necessary to manage the journal, comply with legal obligations, and maintain the academic record.
Your Rights
You may:
- Access your personal data.
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated data.
- Withdraw consent for processing personal data, where applicable, without affecting publication.