Privacy Statement

The Iraqi Journal for Applied Science (IJAS) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users of the journal website, including authors, reviewers, and readers.

Collection of Personal Information

The journal collects personal information such as names, email addresses, affiliations, and other relevant details during the registration and submission process.

This information is used solely for the purposes of:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer review

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors

  • Providing access to journal services and updates

Use of Information

All personal data collected by IJAS will be used exclusively for academic and editorial purposes. The information will not be shared, sold, or disclosed to third parties without the user's consent, except where required by law or for indexing and publishing services.

Data Protection

IJAS implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and protection of personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Third-Party Services

The journal may use trusted third-party services such as:

  • Crossref for DOI assignment

  • Indexing and abstracting services

These services may process limited metadata necessary for publication and indexing.

User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of their data (where applicable)

Cookies

The journal website may use cookies to enhance user experience and improve system performance. No sensitive personal information is stored in cookies.

Consent

By using the journal website, users agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Statement.

IJAS is committed to maintaining transparency and safeguarding the privacy of all users in accordance with international data protection standards.