Privacy Statement

PRIVACY STATEMENT

(Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Responsible Use of Information)

The Insights–Journal of Life and Social Sciences (IJLSS) strictly protects the privacy and personal data of authors, reviewers, readers, and contributors. The journal adheres to internationally recognized privacy standards including:

  • GDPR compliance principles
  • ICMJE confidentiality guidelines
  • COPE ethical practices for data privacy

 

  1. Information Collected

IJLSS collects minimal personal information necessary for journal operations:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Manuscript details
  • ORCID (optional)

We do not collect unnecessary sensitive information.

 

  1. How Information is Used

Personal data is used exclusively for:

  • Editorial communication
  • Peer review
  • Publication metadata
  • Authorship verification
  • Indexing and DOI registration

IJLSS does not share, sell, or distribute data to third parties unrelated to journal operations.

 

  1. Reviewer Privacy

Reviewer identities remain confidential permanently unless:

  • Reviewer opts for open review
  • Required by legal processes

 

  1. Data Security

The journal employs:

  • Secure servers
  • Encrypted data transmission
  • Password-protected access
  • Regular data backups

 

  1. Author Rights

Authors may request:

  • Data correction
  • Removal of personal profiles
  • Citation updates

 

  1. Cookies & Web Tracking

Only essential cookies are used for:

  • Site functionality
  • User login
  • Manuscript tracking

No cookies are used for advertising or third-party analytics.