Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Privacy Policy Statement
International Journal of Technology & Emerging Research is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Last updated: August 05, 2025
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Submit a manuscript
- Apply to be a reviewer
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us with inquiries
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Name, email address, and contact details
- Professional information (institution, position, qualifications)
- ORCID ID and other academic identifiers
- Biographical information provided for author profiles
- Payment information (for publication fees, if applicable)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
- Device information (type, screen size, etc.)
We collect this information using cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. For more information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Providing Services | To process manuscript submissions, conduct peer reviews, publish accepted papers, and manage user accounts |
| Communication | To respond to inquiries, send notifications about submission status, and provide important updates about our services |
| Improvement | To analyze usage patterns, identify trends, and enhance the functionality and user experience of our website and services |
| Marketing | To send newsletters, promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you (with your consent) |
| Legal Compliance | To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes |
| Security | To protect our website, services, and users from fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats |
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Your Consent
We may share your information when you have given us permission to do so.
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Manuscript submission and review systems
- Payment processors
- Email delivery services
- Analytics providers
- Hosting and cloud storage providers
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Editorial Process
If you submit a manuscript, we will share your information with editors, reviewers, and other participants in the editorial process as necessary to evaluate and publish your work.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your information.
Protection of Rights
We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or as evidence in litigation.
Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
- Regular security assessments and testing
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Regular backups and disaster recovery planning
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: The right to request copies of your personal information
- Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal information
- Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing
- Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured format
- Objection: The right to object to processing of your information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.
Please note that some of these rights may be limited where we have compelling legitimate grounds to process your information or where we are required to comply with legal obligations.
International Data Transfers
Our services are global, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country.
When we transfer your information to other countries, we will take appropriate measures to protect your information and ensure that it is treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy. These measures may include implementing standard contractual clauses approved by relevant regulatory authorities and other legally acceptable mechanisms that ensure an adequate level of protection.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 16, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you either through the email address you have provided us or by placing a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: editor@ijter.org
- Address: Journal Headquarters, 123 Publishing Street, Academic City, 10001
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and within the timeframe required by applicable law.