Privacy Policy

The International Journal of Creative Engineering and Emerging Technologies is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information collected through its journal website. This policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected in the course of journal operations.

1. Collection of Personal Information

The journal collects personal information voluntarily provided by users during manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, registration, and subscription processes. Such information may include names, institutional affiliations, contact details, academic credentials, and manuscript-related data.

2. Use of Personal Information

Personal information collected by the journal is used exclusively for scholarly publishing purposes, including manuscript processing, peer review, editorial decision-making, publication, indexing, archiving, and communication with authors, reviewers, and readers.

3. Disclosure of Information

The journal does not sell, trade, or disclose personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. Information may be shared only when necessary to support editorial and publishing operations, digital archiving, or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized editorial and administrative personnel.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill editorial, publishing, and archival purposes. Published articles and associated metadata form part of the permanent scholarly record and may be retained indefinitely.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

The journal website may use cookies and basic analytical tools to support functionality and improve user experience. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information beyond what users voluntarily provide.

7. User Rights

Authors, reviewers, and registered users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data, subject to editorial, legal, and archival obligations.

8. Confidentiality in Peer Review

All manuscripts and reviewer reports are treated as confidential. Personal information related to the peer review process is protected and not disclosed beyond the editorial process.

9. Policy Updates

The journal reserves the right to update this privacy policy as necessary. Any changes will be posted on the journal website, and continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.