Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Information Systems in Engineering and Management (IJISEM) is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in connection with our journal’s operations and website.

1. Information We Collect

  • Name, affiliation, and contact details (e.g., email address)
  • ORCID iD or other professional identifiers
  • Manuscript submission details and related correspondence
  • Peer review reports and editorial comments
  • Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, access times)

2. How We Use Your Information

Personal data is used solely for purposes directly related to the journal’s publishing process, including:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer reviews
  • Editorial decision-making and communication
  • Publishing accepted articles and indexing them
  • Maintaining journal records and analytics
  • Responding to inquiries or support requests

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored securely using industry-standard security measures. Only authorized editorial staff and technical personnel have access to personal data. We take reasonable steps to protect data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

The IJISEM website may use cookies and analytics tools to collect non-personal information about how users interact with the site. This helps us improve website functionality and user experience. Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

Our journal platform may use third-party services (e.g., for manuscript tracking, plagiarism checking, or DOI registration). These services are contractually obligated to comply with applicable privacy standards.

6. Your Rights

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

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • Object to or restrict certain types of data processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for archiving, legal, and reporting obligations.

8. Changes to This Statement

IJISEM reserves the right to modify this Privacy Statement at any time. Updates will be posted on the journal’s website with an updated revision date.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

  • 📧 [Insert official contact email]
  • 🌐 [Insert journal website]