Privacy Statement

The Journal of Science, Technology and Engineering Research (JOSTER) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information in compliance with data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Information Collection

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when:

  • Submitting a manuscript

  • Registering as an author, reviewer, or editor

  • Communicating with the editorial office

This information may include your name, email address, institutional affiliation, mailing address, phone number, and other details relevant to the editorial process.

2. Use of Information

The collected data is used solely for the purposes of:

  • Managing the editorial and peer-review process

  • Communicating with contributors and reviewers

  • Maintaining user accounts and journal records

  • Publishing and promoting accepted manuscripts

  • Ensuring compliance with publication ethics and policies

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel involved in the editorial and publishing process.

4. Cookies and Usage Data

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze web traffic, and improve site functionality. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of the site may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (e.g., plagiarism detection tools, indexing agencies, DOI registration services) that operate under their own privacy policies. We ensure that any data shared with such services is limited to what is strictly necessary.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement or as required by law and publishing standards.

7. User Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your information

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@joster.org

8. Changes to This Statement

We reserve the right to update this privacy statement at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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