Privacy Statement

Journal of Arabic EdTech (JAET) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information provided by authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with international standards of academic publishing and data protection principles.

Collection of Personal Information

JAET collects personal information solely for the purposes of journal management and scholarly communication. This information may include: Full name Institutional affiliation Email address ORCID ID Professional profile information Manuscript-related metadata Personal data is collected only when voluntarily submitted during manuscript submission, peer review registration, editorial activities, or journal correspondence.

Use of Personal Information

Personal information collected by JAET is used exclusively for: Managing manuscript submissions and peer review processes Editorial communication and publication management Issuing DOI registrations and metadata indexing Improving journal services and system functionality The journal does not use personal data for commercial marketing purposes.

Data Protection and Security

JAET utilizes secure journal management systems (Open Journal Systems – OJS) to store and manage personal information. Reasonable technical and administrative measures are implemented to prevent unauthorized access, data loss, misuse, or disclosure. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized editorial personnel involved in the publication process.

Confidentiality in Peer Review

JAET operates under a double-blind peer review model. Reviewer and author identities are kept confidential throughout the review process to ensure impartial evaluation. Reviewers are required to treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and may not share, distribute, or use manuscript content for personal advantage.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

JAET does not sell, trade, or distribute personal information to third parties. Limited data may be shared with trusted service providers (such as DOI registration agencies or indexing services) strictly for publication-related purposes. Such data sharing is conducted in accordance with professional publishing standards and data protection principles.

Author and Reviewer Rights

Authors and reviewers have the right to: Access their personal information stored in the journal system Request correction of inaccurate information Request account deactivation where applicable Requests may be directed to the journal’s official contact email.

Cookies and System Data

JAET’s website may use standard cookies and system logs to improve user experience and system performance. This data is used solely for technical and analytical purposes and does not identify individuals beyond normal system functionality.

Policy Updates

JAET reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement as necessary to reflect improvements in journal management or compliance with evolving data protection standards. Updated policies will be published on the journal website.