Author Privacy
Author data is processed only for editorial communication, publication records and scholarly metadata.
Protecting Scholarly Privacy, Editorial Confidentiality and Responsible Academic Data Governance
International Journal of Arts, Commerce, Science and Technology (IJACST) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality and lawful processing of personal, scholarly and editorial information collected through the journal website, manuscript submission workflow, editorial communication systems and publishing infrastructure.
Academic publishing depends on trust. Authors, reviewers, editors, readers and institutions share sensitive scholarly information during submission, peer review, publication and indexing. IJACST recognizes that responsible data governance is essential for academic integrity, editorial transparency, digital security and long-term scholarly trust.
Reviewer Confidentiality
Reviewer identity and peer-review reports are protected within the editorial workflow.
Responsible Metadata
Published metadata is shared responsibly for indexing, citation and academic discoverability.
No Data Selling
Personal, manuscript and reviewer information is not sold to advertisers or unrelated third parties.
Ethical, Transparent and Responsible Data Protection
IJACST believes that privacy is not merely a legal requirement. Privacy is an ethical responsibility toward scholars, universities, researchers, reviewers and academic communities.
Transparent Data Collection
Minimal Data Usage
Editorial Confidentiality
Secure Manuscript Handling
Reviewer Identity Protection
Responsible Metadata Sharing
Non-Commercial Communication
Secure Archival Preservation
Scholarly, Technical and Communication Information
To operate a professional scholarly publishing environment, IJACST may collect limited academic and technical information during website interaction, manuscript submission and editorial communication.
Author and Scholar Information
Full name, institutional affiliation, department, country, city, email address, ORCID details, contact number, academic designation, funding details and conflict disclosures.
Manuscript Information
Manuscript title, abstract, keywords, references, supplementary files, tables, figures, datasets, revision history and correspondence records.
Reviewer Information
Reviewer name, expertise, institutional affiliation, review reports, review timelines and confidential editorial correspondence.
Technical Usage Information
Browser type, operating system, IP address, device type, pages visited, referring URLs, session duration and technical diagnostics.
Editorial Workflow and Publishing Data
Manuscript-related information is necessary to complete peer review, editorial assessment, publication workflow, plagiarism screening, DOI preparation and scholarly indexing procedures.
Manuscript Title
Abstract & Keywords
References
Tables & Figures
Datasets
Plagiarism Records
Reviewer Comments
Revision History
Double-Blind Peer Review Privacy Protection
Reviewers are essential to maintaining scholarly quality and academic integrity. IJACST protects reviewer confidentiality throughout the peer-review process.
Identity Protection
Reviewer and author identities are protected as far as reasonably possible within the workflow.
Confidential Reports
Reviewer reports are treated as confidential editorial documents and are not shared publicly.
Secure Communication
Editorial correspondence is used only for scholarly review and editorial decision-making.
Integrity Protection
Reviewer data is protected against misuse, unauthorized disclosure and improper publication.
Responsible Editorial Governance
The journal may internally process limited editorial and administrative information necessary for journal management, publication operations, ethical investigation and DOI metadata management.
Editorial Board Details
Workflow Records
Ethical Investigation Records
Complaint & Appeal Records
Correction Records
Retraction Records
Analytics, Security and Platform Performance
Like most modern academic websites, IJACST may automatically collect limited technical information during website visits to improve website security, performance, accessibility, mobile responsiveness, user experience and scholarly discoverability.
Browser & Device
Browser type, operating system and device category may be used for usability improvement.
Approximate Region
General access region may be analyzed for readership and technical optimization.
Session Information
Pages visited, access time and session duration help improve academic website performance.
Technical Diagnostics
Technical logs may help identify website errors, security issues and performance problems.
Responsible Website Functionality and User Experience
IJACST may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, maintain secure sessions, analyze performance, identify technical errors and optimize mobile usability.
Why the Journal Uses Scholarly and Technical Information
Information collected by IJACST is used only for legitimate scholarly publishing, editorial, technical and academic discoverability purposes.
Manuscript Submission
Peer Review Management
Editorial Communication
DOI Registration
Indexing & Discoverability
Metadata Generation
Publication Archiving
Technical Security
Scholarly Visibility and Academic Indexing
Academic publishing requires responsible metadata sharing to improve discoverability and citation visibility. Published scholarly metadata may be visible through indexing systems, search engines, library systems, citation databases and academic discovery platforms.
Safeguarding Scholarly and Editorial Information
IJACST takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information from unauthorized access, accidental disclosure, misuse, unauthorized alteration, cyber threats, malicious attacks and editorial confidentiality breach.
Restricted Access
Administrative access is limited to authorized editorial or technical personnel.
Secure Hosting
Hosting and publishing infrastructure are maintained with responsible security practices.
Password Protection
Editorial and administrative systems may use credential-based access controls.
Backup Support
Backup and recovery practices support publication continuity and scholarly preservation.
Protection of Manuscripts, Reviews and Ethical Investigations
Submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential scholarly documents. Editors and reviewers must not disclose unpublished manuscripts, use unpublished research for personal advantage, share confidential reviewer comments or misuse ethical investigation records.
Confidential Manuscripts
Reviewer Privacy
Protected Review Reports
Private Ethics Records
Respectful Scholarly Communication
IJACST does not support spam-based communication practices. Journal communication is generally limited to manuscript status, editorial decisions, revision requests, reviewer invitations, publication confirmation, correction notices, ethics clarification and relevant scholarly announcements.
No Data Selling
Personal information is not sold, rented or traded to advertisers or unrelated marketing agencies.
Scholarly Emails Only
Communication remains connected to journal workflow, editorial updates and academic notices.
Preference Clarification
Users may contact the journal if communication preferences need adjustment.
Responsible Use of Scholarly Publishing Technologies
The journal may use trusted third-party infrastructure providers for website hosting, DOI registration, analytics, email communication, submission workflow, spam prevention, indexing support and digital preservation. External platforms may maintain their own privacy policies.
Website Hosting
DOI Registration
Analytics
Email Communication
Indexing Support
Digital Preservation
Long-Term Scholarly Record Management
Scholarly publishing requires long-term preservation of academic records. Retention supports academic traceability, citation continuity, correction transparency, ethical accountability and preservation of the scholarly record.
DOI-Linked Records
Published article metadata and DOI records may be preserved for citation continuity.
Editorial Records
Editorial correspondence and review history may be retained where necessary for accountability.
Correction Notices
Corrections and retractions are preserved to maintain transparent scholarly history.
No Silent Deletion
Published scholarly records are not silently removed without editorial or ethical justification.
Responsible Access, Correction and Clarification Rights
Authors and users may contact the journal regarding correction of inaccurate information, clarification of stored information, publication metadata issues, ethical concerns related to data handling, communication preferences and privacy-related grievances.
Information Correction
Stored Data Clarification
Metadata Issues
Communication Preferences
Privacy Grievances
Ethical Data Concerns
Scholarly Platform Intended for Academic Users
IJACST is intended primarily for researchers, scholars, faculty members, students, institutions and academic professionals. The journal does not knowingly collect personal information from children for unrelated commercial purposes.
Global Scholarly Communication Environment
Academic publishing is international by nature. Users from multiple countries may access the journal website or submit manuscripts. Published metadata and scholarly information may therefore be accessible internationally through indexing systems, search engines, library databases, citation repositories and academic archives.
Responsible Disclosure Under Ethical or Legal Necessity
In limited situations, the journal may disclose relevant information when necessary for research misconduct investigation, institutional inquiry, legal compliance, court order, protection of scholarly integrity, prevention of fraud or ethical publishing obligations. Any such disclosure is handled carefully and only when reasonably necessary.
Continuous Improvement and Policy Updates
IJACST may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal developments, technical improvements, publishing workflow changes, security enhancements, ethical publishing standards and scholarly infrastructure updates.
Updated versions become effective upon publication on the journal website. Users are encouraged to review the policy periodically.
Official Privacy and Data Protection Communication
Questions, concerns or requests regarding privacy, data handling or scholarly confidentiality may be directed to the journal. For faster resolution, users should clearly mention full name, manuscript ID or article title, nature of concern and supporting details.
Include These Details
- Full name
- Manuscript ID or article title
- Nature of privacy concern
- Supporting details
- Preferred contact information
Official Privacy Communication
editor@ijacst.com
Subject Example:
Privacy Concern – [Article Title / Manuscript ID]
Frequently Asked Questions
Privacy Policy Frequently Asked Questions
Does IJACST sell author or reviewer data?
No. The journal does not sell scholarly or personal information to advertisers or unrelated third parties.
Why does the journal collect author information?
Author information is necessary for manuscript processing, editorial communication, publication metadata and indexing systems.
Are reviewer identities protected?
Yes. Reviewer confidentiality is protected under the journal’s editorial workflow and double-blind review practices.
Can published metadata appear in search engines?
Yes. Published scholarly metadata may appear in indexing systems, citation databases and search engines for discoverability purposes.
Does the journal use cookies?
Yes. Limited cookies or similar technologies may be used for security, performance and usability purposes.
Can authors request correction of inaccurate information?
Yes. Authors may contact the editorial office regarding inaccurate information or metadata clarification.
Does the journal remove published articles completely?
Scholarly records are preserved for academic integrity and citation continuity. Corrections or retractions may be issued where necessary.
Building Scholarly Trust Through Responsible Data Governance
IJACST remains committed to ethical information handling, editorial confidentiality, secure scholarly communication, transparent publishing governance, responsible metadata management and trustworthy academic publishing infrastructure.