Privacy Statement

The University of Zawia Rewaq Alhkma Journal (UZRHJ) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all users of its publishing platform. This Privacy Statement outlines how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with ethical publishing standards and applicable data protection principles.

Information Collection

UZRHJ collects personal information through its Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform in the following circumstances:

  • When registering as a reader, author, reviewer, or editor.
  • When submitting a manuscript for consideration.
  • When subscribing to email notifications, alerts, or journal updates.

The information collected may include names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and other contact or professional details necessary for journal operations.

Use of Personal Data

Personal information collected by UZRHJ is used exclusively for legitimate journal-related purposes, including:

  • Managing editorial workflows, peer review, and publication processes.
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding submissions and editorial responsibilities.
  • Sending tables of contents alerts and publication announcements to subscribed users.
  • Producing anonymized statistical data to assess readership, usage, and journal performance.

UZRHJ does not use personal data for marketing or any purpose unrelated to its academic mission.

Data Protection and Security

UZRHJ applies strict technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data:

  • All personal information is stored on secure servers.
  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorized editorial and technical staff only.
  • Personal data is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
  • Email addresses are used solely for journal communications explicitly consented to by the user.

User Rights

Users of the UZRHJ platform have the right to:

  • Access, review, and update their personal information at any time.
  • Opt out of non-essential email notifications and alerts.
  • Request deletion of their account by contacting the editorial office.
  • Withdraw consent for the processing of personal data, where applicable.

UZRHJ will respond to all data-related requests in a timely and transparent manner.

Cookies and Usage Analytics

The UZRHJ website, operated through OJS:

  • Uses only essential session cookies required for system functionality and user authentication.
  • Collects anonymized usage statistics solely for system improvement and performance analysis.
  • Does not employ third-party tracking cookies or invasive analytics technologies.

By using the UZRHJ website and services, users acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Statement. UZRHJ reserves the right to update this policy as necessary to reflect changes in legal requirements or publishing practices.