AIPA's International Journal on AI: Bridging Technology, Society, and Policy is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our users, authors, reviewers, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
Information We Collect:
Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as names, email addresses, affiliations, and contact details from users who interact with our journal, such as authors submitting manuscripts, reviewers evaluating submissions, and individuals contacting our editorial office.
Website Usage Data: We may gather non-personal information about website usage, including IP addresses, browser types, device information, and pages visited, to analyze trends, administer the website, and improve user experience.
How We Use Your Information:
Communication: We use personal information to communicate with users regarding submissions, peer review processes, editorial decisions, and journal-related announcements. We may also respond to inquiries, provide assistance, and facilitate collaboration among authors, reviewers, and editors.
Publication: Personal information collected during the submission process may be used for publication purposes, such as attributing authorship, affiliations, and contact details in published articles and metadata.
Improvement of Services: We analyze website usage data to understand user preferences, optimize website performance, and enhance the functionality and usability of our journal platform.
Protection of Personal Information:
Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
Confidentiality: Personal information submitted to the journal, including manuscript content and peer review comments, is handled confidentially and disclosed only to authorized individuals involved in the editorial process.
Third-party Services and Links:
External Services: Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites and encourage users to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Third-party Tools: We may use third-party analytics tools, plugins, or services to analyze website traffic, track user interactions, and improve our services. These tools may collect data about your use of our website, which is subject to their respective privacy policies.
Your Rights and Choices:
Access and Correction: You have the right to access, correct, or update your personal information held by the journal. You may also request the deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Opt-out: You may choose to opt-out of receiving non-essential communications from the journal, such as promotional emails or newsletters. However, certain communications related to editorial processes or legal obligations may be necessary and cannot be opted out of.
Updates to this Privacy Statement:
Notification of Changes: We may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated through our website or via email to registered users.
By using our website and submitting personal information to AIPA's International Journal on AI, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact the editorial office for assistance.
