The International Journal of Engineering, Science and Environment (IJESE) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and personal data of all users, including authors, reviewers, editors, and website visitors. The journal complies with internationally recognized data protection principles, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) best practice recommendations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical handling of personal information in scholarly publishing.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for personal information collected through the journal website and submission system is:

International Journal of Engineering, Science and Environment (IJESE)
Email: editor@ijese.in

2. Personal Data Collected

The journal collects only essential personal data required for academic publishing purposes, including:

• Full name
• Email address
• Institutional affiliation
• Country and contact details (if provided during submission)
• Manuscript-related metadata

No unnecessary or unrelated personal data is collected.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is collected and processed strictly for the following purposes:

• Manuscript submission and management
• Double-blind peer review coordination
• Editorial communication and publication processing
• Indexing, archiving, and scholarly dissemination

The legal basis for processing under GDPR includes:

• Consent of the data subject
• Performance of a scholarly publishing service
• Legitimate interest in maintaining academic publishing operations

4. Confidentiality and Peer Review Integrity

All manuscripts, reviewer identities, editorial decisions, and associated communications are treated as strictly confidential. Access is restricted only to authorized editorial personnel and assigned reviewers. Reviewer anonymity is preserved in accordance with double-blind peer review standards.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

The International Journal of Engineering, Science and Environment (IJESE) does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for commercial or marketing purposes. Data may only be shared where required for:

• Indexing and academic discovery services (e.g., DOAJ applications)
• Legal compliance obligations
• Essential publishing infrastructure (e.g., hosting systems)

All third-party services used are expected to follow appropriate data protection standards.

6. Cookies and Website Usage

The journal website may use cookies or similar technologies solely for:

• Website functionality
• Security
• User experience improvement

No cookies are used for advertising, behavioral profiling, or commercial tracking.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

• Support editorial and peer review processes
• Fulfill publication and indexing requirements
• Maintain academic archival records

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable guidelines.

8. Data Subject Rights (GDPR Compliance)

Users have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of personal data (subject to editorial/legal obligations)
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Request restriction of processing

Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable academic and legal requirements.

9. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include secure access control, encrypted communication (where applicable), and restricted editorial permissions.

10. Contact for Privacy Concerns

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact:

Email: editor@ijese.in

11. Compliance Statement

The International Journal of Engineering, Science and Environment (IJESE) aligns its privacy practices with GDPR principles and DOAJ transparency standards, ensuring ethical, secure, and responsible handling of all personal and academic data in scholarly publishing.