Privacy Statement

The International Research Journal of Innovative Engineering (IRJIE) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors who interact with the journal. This Privacy Statement explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected in connection with the journal's editorial, peer-review, and publishing activities.

Collection of Personal Information

IRJIE may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

Name and professional title
Institutional affiliation
Email address
Postal address (if provided)
ORCID iD and researcher identifiers
Manuscript submission and review information
User account information maintained through the journal website

Personal information is collected only for legitimate scholarly publishing and journal administration purposes.

Use of Personal Information

The information collected by IRJIE is used solely for purposes related to:

Manuscript submission and processing
Peer review and editorial management
Communication with authors, reviewers, and editors
Publication and dissemination of scholarly content
Journal administration and website management
Indexing, archiving, and metadata distribution

Personal information will not be used for commercial marketing purposes.

Confidentiality of Submitted Manuscripts

All manuscripts submitted to IRJIE are treated as confidential documents. Information regarding submitted manuscripts is shared only with:

Authors of the manuscript
Assigned reviewers
Editors and editorial staff
Publishing and production personnel involved in the publication process

Confidential manuscript information will not be disclosed to third parties without authorization, except where required by law.

Reviewer Confidentiality

Reviewer identities, comments, and recommendations are treated as confidential and are used solely for editorial decision-making purposes. Reviewer information will not be disclosed except as required by the journal's review policies.

Data Security

IRJIE takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse. While every effort is made to protect user data, no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Cookies and Website Usage

The journal website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, improve website functionality, and analyze website performance. Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings, although some website features may not function properly as a result.

Disclosure of Information

IRJIE does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose personal information to third parties except:

When required for journal operations and publication services.
When required by applicable laws or legal processes.
When necessary to protect the rights, property, or security of the journal, its users, or the public.

Author and Reviewer Rights

Authors and reviewers may request correction of inaccurate personal information maintained by the journal. Users may also contact the Editorial Office regarding questions about the collection or use of their personal data.

Third-Party Services

The journal may utilize third-party services such as indexing databases, DOI registration agencies, plagiarism detection systems, repository services, and website hosting providers. Such services may process limited information necessary to perform their designated functions.

Changes to this Privacy Statement

IRJIE reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Statement at any time. Any changes will be posted on the journal website and will become effective immediately upon publication.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Statement or the handling of personal information may be directed to:

Editorial Office
International Research Journal of Innovative Engineering (IRJIE)
Email: editor@irjie.com

By using the IRJIE website, submitting manuscripts, or participating in the peer-review process, users acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Statement.