Privacy Statement
The International Journal of Educational Advancement (IJEA) respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors and web users. We are dedicated to protecting personal information and treating all data gathered via our site with responsibility, security and according to accepted practices in the publishing and data protection world.
With the use of our website and the submission of a manuscript, you consent to our collecting and using the information as set forth in this Privacy Statement.
Information We Collect
In offering our publication and editorial services, we may gather the following information:
- Full name and professional affiliation
- Email address and contact details
- ORCID iD (if provided)
- Manuscript and supplementary files
- Reviewer and editorial communications
- Information submitted through contact or inquiry forms
- Basic website usage data, such as browser type and device information
How We Use Your Information
The information gathered is only for legitimate publishing purposes such as:
- Processing manuscript submissions
- Managing the peer review and editorial process
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
- Publishing accepted articles with the appropriate author details
- Responding to inquiries and providing journal-related support
- Improving the performance and user experience of our website
Confidentiality
Confidentiality of all manuscripts submitted is respected. All personal information and manuscript files are only accessible to the members of the editorial team and the assigned reviewers, during the review process. The identities of reviewers are treated as per the journal's double-blind peer review policy.
Data Security
We take suitable technical and administrative precautions to safeguard personal data from unauthorised access, misuse, alteration or disclosure. Security is a best effort — we do our best to keep the site secure, but no on-line system can be totally secure.
Sharing of Information
The journal will not sell, rent, or otherwise use personal information for marketing to third parties. Information can only be disclosed to ensure the publishing process or to comply with legal obligations or laws.
Cookies and Website Usage
You can use our website without entering any personal details, but we might use cookies or similar technologies to enhance the functionality, to remember user preferences and for the analysis of the website, without requiring you to supply any personal information. These technologies can improve the user experience while maintaining the privacy of the user.
Author Rights
Any information regarding the author(s) can be updated/changed at anytime upon request from the author(s) to the editorial office. Requests concerning privacy/personal data will be addressed promptly and according to the policies of the journal.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Statement is subject to periodic updates as changes occur in operation, laws or publishing practices of the journals. Changes will be posted on this page and the new policy will be implemented the moment it is posted.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Statement or the use of your personal information are welcome and can be made at the editorial office of the International Journal of Educational Advancement. We are dedicated to responding to privacy-related issues in a timely and transparent fashion.
