J Innov Technol Hum Kinet is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, readers, and all users interacting with the journal. This statement describes how personal information is collected, stored, and used in accordance with international data protection standards, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant national regulations.

1. Information We Collect

The journal may collect the following types of personal information through the online submission and editorial management system (OJS):

  • Names, institutional affiliations, and academic titles

  • Email addresses and contact information

  • ORCID iDs and professional identifiers

  • Manuscript-related files and metadata

  • Reviewer recommendations and editorial comments

  • Website usage statistics (non-identifiable)

No unnecessary or unrelated personal data is collected.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal data is used solely for legitimate scholarly publishing purposes, including:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer review

  • Editorial decision-making and communication with authors and reviewers

  • Journal administration, indexing, and reporting

  • Ensuring research integrity and ethical standards

  • Providing notifications and updates related to journal operations

Personal data is never used for commercial advertising or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Storage and Security

All personal information is stored securely within the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform and protected through:

  • Encrypted server connections

  • Controlled access for authorized editorial staff only

  • Regular system backups and security updates

  • Compliance with institutional and hosting-provider security policies

The journal takes technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, data loss, alteration, or misuse.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Access

The journal does not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose personal data to external parties.

Personal data may be shared only under the following conditions:

  • Indexing databases (e.g., DOAJ, Crossref) may receive limited metadata for scholarly indexing.

  • Legal obligations may require disclosure to competent authorities.

  • ORCID synchronization may occur when authors voluntarily use their ORCID accounts.

No additional data sharing occurs without explicit user consent.

5. Cookies and Analytics

The journal’s website may use cookies to:

  • Enable essential OJS functionality

  • Improve user navigation

  • Gather anonymous usage statistics

Cookies do not store personal data. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings without affecting access to published articles.

6. User Rights

In line with GDPR and international privacy standards, users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Request information on how their data is processed

  • Lodge a complaint with relevant data protection authorities

Requests can be submitted to the journal’s editorial office.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for scholarly publishing purposes:

  • Editorial and peer-review records are preserved as part of the journal’s scholarly archive.

  • Reviewer identities are stored confidentially and never disclosed publicly.

  • Data may be deleted upon user request unless retention is required for legal or academic integrity purposes.

8. Amendments to This Policy

The journal may update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in legal requirements or editorial practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with immediate effect.