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Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy

J Open: Special and Inclusive Education is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and readers. This privacy policy outlines how the journal collects, uses, and safeguards personal information in accordance with international data protection standards.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

The journal collects personal information solely for editorial and publication-related purposes. This may include:

  • Authors – Full name, affiliation, email address, ORCID iD, and contact details for communication and manuscript processing
  • Reviewers – Name, email address, and institutional affiliation for peer review assignments
  • Readers – Limited information collected through website analytics to improve user experience

Use of Information

Personal data is used to:

  • Process, review, and publish submitted manuscripts
  • Communicate editorial decisions and updates
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Comply with ethical publishing standards and indexing requirements

Data Protection and Confidentiality

  • Strict Confidentiality: Personal data will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties for commercial purposes
  • Secure Storage: All personal data is stored securely with restricted access
  • Double-Blind Review: The journal ensures anonymity of authors and reviewers during the peer review process

Third-Party Services and Cookies

  • The journal may use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to enhance website performance
  • Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings
  • Author metadata may be shared with Crossref for DOI registration purposes

Author and Reviewer Rights

Authors and reviewers have the right to:

  • Request access to, correction, or deletion of their personal data
  • Control how their data is used within journal processes
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests regarding personal data can be sent to: editor@sie-kigpublishing.com

Policy Updates

The journal reserves the right to update this policy when necessary. Updates will be published on the journal’s website. Continued use of the journal indicates acceptance of the current version of this policy.