Privacy Statement

The Academic International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (AIJSSH) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information collected through the journal website and editorial management system. Personal information is used solely for legitimate editorial and publishing purposes and is handled in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection standards.

1. Information We Collect

The journal may collect personal information including names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and other contact details provided during user registration, manuscript submission, peer review, or editorial correspondence.

2. How We Use Your Information

Personal information is used exclusively to support the journal's editorial and publishing activities, including:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer review.
  • Editorial decision-making and publication.
  • Communication with authors, reviewers, editors, and journal staff.
  • Indexing, archiving, and dissemination of published articles.
  • Maintaining the functionality and security of the journal platform.

3. Data Security and Confidentiality

All personal information is treated as confidential and stored securely. Access is restricted to authorized editorial personnel involved in the editorial and publication process. The journal takes reasonable measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.

4. Data Sharing

The names and email addresses entered on this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any third party, except where required for legitimate publishing services, such as indexing or archiving, or when required by applicable law.

5. User Rights

Authors, reviewers, and registered users may:

  • Access their personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
  • Request the removal of personal information where legally applicable.

6. Cookies

The journal website may use cookies to improve website functionality and user experience. These technologies are not used to collect personally identifiable information for commercial purposes.

7. Policy Updates

The journal may revise this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be published on the journal website and will become effective upon publication.

8. Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Statement may be directed to:

Email: aijssh@aipublishers.org