Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity (IJAIC) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of all users, including readers, authors, reviewers, and editors. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

1. Data Collection

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with the journal:

During Registration: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and other details necessary for user account creation.
During Submission: Contact information, manuscript details, and co-author data provided by the submitting author.
For Reviewers: Information related to areas of expertise and review activity.
Cookies and Analytics: Information about your visits to our website, including IP address, browser type, and usage statistics, through cookies and other tracking technologies.

2. Use of Data

Your personal information is collected for the following purposes:

To manage the editorial and peer-review process for submitted manuscripts.
To facilitate communication between authors, reviewers, and editors.
To send notifications and updates regarding journal activities, including new issues, calls for papers, and system alerts.
To analyze website usage and improve user experience.

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties, except as required by law or with your explicit consent.

3. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal information. Data is stored on secure servers and protected against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

4. Data Sharing

We may disclose personal information to third parties only under the following circumstances:

If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or legal process.
To service providers who assist with hosting, system maintenance, or email communications, provided they adhere to strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Withdraw consent for data processing at any time, where applicable.

For inquiries or requests related to your personal data, please contact us at privacy@ijaics.org.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement or as required by law.

7. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how users interact with our platform. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Changes to this Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. Significant updates will be communicated via the journal's website or email.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Statement, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@ijaics.org
Website: [www.ijaics.org/privacy-policy]

Privacy Statement