Privacy Statement
The International Journal of Teaching and Learning respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, readers and visitors of our website. We know that personal information that you share with a journal is confidential, and we take reasonable measures to maintain its confidentiality.
This Privacy Statement describes the type of information that could be collected, how it can be used, and how it is being protected.
1. Information We May Collect
We may collect information like:
- Name and professional affiliation
- Email address and contact details
- ORCID or other academic profile information
- Manuscript and submission details
- Reviewer and editorial information
- Correspondence sent to the journal
- Information provided through website forms
Only information is requested which is reasonably required for editorial, publishing, communication, and administrative uses.
2. How We Use Personal Information
For the purposes of the International Journal of Teaching and Learning, information shared may be used for:
- Process and manage manuscript submissions
- Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors
- Coordinate the peer review process
- Provide publication-related updates
- Maintain appropriate editorial and publication records
- Respond to enquiries and requests
- Improve the functionality and operation of the journal website
Personal information is not used for other than the publishing activities of the journal.
3. Manuscript and Peer Review Confidentiality
The editor and reviewers are bound to maintain confidentiality of manuscripts submitted to the journal.
Reviewers' identities and comments are dealt with in accordance with the journal's specific peer-review procedures. The information concerning a manuscript will not be released to persons outside the editorial or review process without the requirement for such disclosure to be necessary in the process of legitimate publication, ethical or legal matters.
4. Information Sharing
The journal will not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
The sharing of information with authorized individuals or service providers may be required to assist with the proper functioning of the journal or for compliance with legal requirements and other journal activities.
5. Data Security
Administrative and technical measures are implemented that are reasonable in the context of the processing operations to ensure that personal information is protected against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration and disclosure.
But nothing online is truly certain about with regard to transmitting and keeping information secure. The user is thus warned to take suitable precautions prior to entering information online.
6. Cookies and Website Usage
The journal website might employ cookies or other similar technologies to facilitate the basic operation of the website, to enhance the experience of the user of the website and to record the general use of the website.
Users can configure their browser preferences to control the cookies, if they are allowed to do so.
7. Links to Other Websites
The journal website may contain links to other websites or services. The International Journal of Teaching and Learning has no responsibility for the privacy practices or content on third party websites.
Visitors are reminded, prior to the submission of personal information, to read the privacy policies of external sites.
8. Retention of Information
Personal information can be kept for the time it takes reasonably to process a manuscript, for preservation of publication records, and for editorial, legal or other valid journal purposes.
9. Changes to This Statement
This Privacy Statement is subject to change from time to time, as our publishing practices, site functions and applicable requirements change. This page will be updated with any changes to the worksheet.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or how your information is handled, please contact the International Journal of Teaching and Learning through the contact details provided on our website.
Your Privacy Matters
We value personal information and will treat it responsibly and maintain proper confidentiality during the research and publication stages.
