Privacy Statement

The journal is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. All data collected through the journal’s Online Journal System (OJS) is handled responsibly, securely, and exclusively for academic and publishing purposes.

  1. Use of Personal Information

The names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, ORCID iDs, and other personal details submitted to the journal will be used only for:

  • Managing manuscript submissions
  • Communicating editorial decisions
  • Coordinating peer review
  • Publishing author information in accepted articles
  • Providing updates about journal issues and announcements

Personal data will not be shared with third parties, except when required by law or with the explicit permission of the individual concerned.

  1. Data Security

All personal information stored in the OJS platform is protected through secure servers and restricted-access systems. Only authorized editorial staff have access to user data. The journal takes all reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

  1. Reviewer Anonymity

IJECE follows a double-blind peer review process. Reviewer identities are kept strictly confidential and are not disclosed to authors or other reviewers. Manuscripts are anonymized by the editorial team before review.

  1. Cookies and Technical Information

The OJS platform may use cookies to improve user experience and track session activity. This information is used solely for system functionality and is not shared externally.

  1. Author and Reviewer Rights

Users may request:

  • Access to the personal data they have provided
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Removal of their account from the OJS system after all editorial obligations have been completed

Requests may be directed to the journal’s editorial office.

  1. Public Information in Published Articles

For accepted manuscripts, the following information will be made publicly available:

  • Author names
  • Institutional affiliations with complete address
  • ORCID iDs (if provided)
  • Email of the corresponding author (possibly official email)

These details form part of the scholarly record.

  1. Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • COPE Ethical Guidelines
  • DOAJ Transparency Practices
  • OJS data protection standards