Privacy Policy

The International Journal for Development of Science and Technology (IJDST) respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors. The journal is committed to protecting the personal information collected during manuscript submission, peer review, publication, and website usage. All personal information is collected and processed solely for legitimate editorial and publishing purposes and is handled with appropriate care, confidentiality, and security.

By submitting a manuscript, registering on the journal website, or using any of the journal's services, users acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Collection of Personal Information

To facilitate the editorial and publication process, IJDST may collect personal information provided voluntarily by authors, reviewers, editors, and registered users. This information may include:

• Full name
• Institutional affiliation
• Email address
• Postal address
• ORCID ID (if available)
• Contact information
• Manuscript submission details
• Reviewer and editorial correspondence
• Other information necessary for journal administration

The journal collects only the information required to manage manuscript submissions, editorial workflows, and publication services.

2. Use of Personal Information

Personal information collected by IJDST is used exclusively for legitimate scholarly publishing activities, including:

• Processing manuscript submissions.
• Managing the editorial and peer review process.
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.
• Publishing accepted articles with author information.
• Registering articles with DOI agencies and indexing services.
• Maintaining journal records and publication history.
• Improving the efficiency, security, and functionality of the journal's editorial and publishing services.
• Complying with applicable legal, ethical, and publishing requirements.

Personal information will not be used for commercial advertising or marketing purposes without the explicit consent of the individual concerned.

3. Confidentiality

IJDST maintains strict confidentiality throughout the editorial and peer review process. Editors, reviewers, Editorial Board members, and journal staff are required to treat all submitted manuscripts and associated personal information as confidential. Information contained in unpublished manuscripts shall not be disclosed, shared, or used for personal, academic, or commercial advantage without the author's permission, except where required for the editorial and publication process.

4. Information Security

The journal implements appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel involved in the editorial and publication process. Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure the security of personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

5. Disclosure of Information

IJDST does not sell, rent, or disclose personal information to third parties except where necessary for legitimate publishing activities or where required by law.

Personal information may be shared with:

• DOI registration agencies.
• Abstracting and indexing services.
• Digital archiving and preservation services.
• Publishing partners involved in journal operations.
• Legal or regulatory authorities where disclosure is required by applicable law.
• Only the minimum information necessary for these purposes will be disclosed.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

The journal website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and maintain website security.

Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain features of the website may not function properly as a result.

7. Third-Party Websites

The IJDST website may contain links to external websites for the convenience of users. The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites that are not under its control. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing any personal information.

8. User Rights

Users may request access to, correction of, or updating of their personal information maintained by the journal. Requests relating to personal data should be submitted to the Editorial Office using the contact information provided on the journal website.

Such requests will be processed within a reasonable timeframe, subject to applicable legal, editorial, and publishing requirements.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

IJDST reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in journal operations, publishing practices, legal requirements, or technological developments.

Any revisions will be published on the journal website, and the updated policy will become effective from the date of publication.

10. Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information may be directed to the Editorial Office through the contact details provided on the official IJDST website.

Commitment to Privacy