Privacy Policy

The Journal of the Ethiopian Society of Chemical Engineering (JESChE) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and registered users of the journal website. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected through the journal's online publishing system.

1. Information We Collect

When users register, submit manuscripts, participate in peer review, or interact with the journal website, JESChE may collect the following information:

  • Full name.
  • Email address.
  • Institutional affiliation.
  • Country and contact information.
  • ORCID identifier (if provided).
  • Academic biography and research interests.
  • Manuscript submission information.
  • Peer-review records and editorial correspondence.
  • User account and website activity information.

2. Purpose of Collecting Personal Information

Personal information is collected and processed only for legitimate journal administration and scholarly publishing purposes, including:

  • Creating and managing user accounts.
  • Processing manuscript submissions.
  • Conducting peer review.
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.
  • Publishing articles and associated metadata.
  • Maintaining accurate academic records.
  • Improving journal services and website functionality.
  • Supporting indexing, DOI registration, and digital preservation activities.

3. Use of Personal Information

Personal information collected by JESChE is used only for activities related to journal operations and scholarly communication. The journal does not sell, rent, or use personal information for commercial marketing purposes.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Personal information will not be disclosed to unauthorized third parties. Information may be shared only when necessary for legitimate publishing activities, including:

  • Editors and reviewers involved in the peer-review process.
  • Publishing and technical service providers.
  • DOI registration and metadata services.
  • Indexing and abstracting databases.
  • Digital archiving and preservation services.
  • Legal authorities when required by applicable laws.

5. Confidentiality of Peer Review Information

The identities of reviewers and confidential review information are protected according to the journal's peer-review policy. Reviewer information will not be disclosed without appropriate authorization.

6. Data Security

JESChE takes reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. Access to user information is limited to authorized personnel responsible for journal management and publication activities.

7. Cookies and Website Usage Data

The journal website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain user login sessions.
  • Improve website functionality.
  • Enhance user experience.
  • Collect anonymous website usage statistics.

Users may adjust their browser settings to control cookies; however, disabling cookies may affect some website functions.

8. Data Retention

Personal information related to published articles may be retained as part of the permanent scholarly record. Submission, review, and publication records may be kept for legitimate editorial, research integrity, and archival purposes.

9. User Rights

Registered users may request:

  • Access to their personal information.
  • Correction of inaccurate information.
  • Updating of account details.
  • Deletion of personal information where legally and operationally possible.

Requests should be submitted to the journal editorial office.

10. Third-Party Services

JESChE may use external scholarly communication services such as DOI registration, indexing, abstracting, and preservation systems. These services may process article metadata according to their own privacy policies.

11. Privacy of Authors and Reviewers

The journal protects the personal information of authors and reviewers. Information obtained during manuscript submission and peer review is used only for editorial and publishing purposes.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

JESChE may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in publishing practices, technology, or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on the journal website.

13. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Editor-in-Chief
Journal of the Ethiopian Society of Chemical Engineering (JESChE)
Ethiopian Society of Chemical Engineering
Email: [Insert Journal Email Address]
Website: [Insert Journal Website]

By registering with JESChE, submitting a manuscript, reviewing an article, or using the journal website, users acknowledge that they have read and understood this Privacy Policy.