Privacy Policy

 

The Journal of Intelligent Internet of Things Systems (JIITS) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This statement outlines how personal data is collected, used, and safeguarded in accordance with ethical publishing standards.

1. Collection of Personal Information

The journal may collect personal information such as:

  • Names, affiliations, and contact details (email, phone number)
  • Academic and professional information relevant to submissions and reviews
  • User credentials for submission and editorial systems

This information is collected solely for the purpose of managing the publication process.

2. Use of Information

Personal information is used for:

  • Processing manuscript submissions and peer review
  • Communication between authors, reviewers, and editors
  • Maintaining editorial and publication records
  • Providing updates regarding journal activities and publications

JIITS ensures that personal data is used only for legitimate academic and administrative purposes.

3. Confidentiality of Data

  • All personal information is treated as strictly confidential
  • Manuscripts and reviewer reports are handled securely and are not disclosed to unauthorized individuals
  • Reviewer identities are protected under the double-blind peer review system

4. Data Protection and Security

The journal implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to:

  • Protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure
  • Ensure secure storage of personal and manuscript-related information
  • Maintain system integrity and confidentiality

5. Third-Party Disclosure

JIITS does not sell, trade, or share personal information with third parties, except:

  • When required for indexing, archiving, or publication services
  • When mandated by legal or regulatory authorities

6. Cookies and Website Usage

The journal’s website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to enhance user experience and monitor site performance. These do not collect sensitive personal information.

7. Author and Reviewer Rights

Authors and reviewers have the right to:

  • Access and update their personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request removal of personal data where applicable

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes of publication, indexing, and record-keeping, after which it is securely archived or deleted.

9. Consent

By submitting manuscripts, registering, or engaging with the journal, users consent to the collection and use of their information as described in this policy.

10. Policy Updates

JIITS reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be reflected on the journal’s official website.

11. Contact Information

For any queries related to privacy or data protection, users may contact the journal’s editorial office through the official communication channels provided on the website.