The Journal of Engineering Innovations & Technology (JEIT) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of its users. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information through the JEIT website (referred to as "we," "us," or "our" herein) and the choices you have associated with that information.

1. Information Collection

1.1. Personal Information: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including, but not limited to, your name, affiliation, email address, and contact details. This information is typically provided when you submit a manuscript, register for an account, or subscribe to our newsletter.

1.2. Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-personal information that does not identify you personally, such as your browser type, the URL of the previous website you visited, your internet service provider, and your IP address.

2. Use of Information

2.1. To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to process and respond to your submissions, inquiries, and requests; to improve our website and services; and to maintain the security of our website.

2.2. Communication: We may use your personal information to communicate with you about your submission, to provide you with updates about the journal, and to inform you of new calls for papers or special issues.

2.3. Research and Analytics: Non-personal information may be used to analyze website usage, improve the user experience, and manage site traffic.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1. With Consent: We will share personal information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.

3.2. Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, data analysis, and email delivery. These service providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are restricted from using personal information for any purposes beyond providing services to JEIT.

3.3. Legal Requirements and Safety: We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, to protect the rights, property, or safety of JEIT, our users, or the public.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information we collect and process. However, no electronic transmission or digital storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by JEIT. You can also object to the processing of your personal information, request a restriction on the processing of your information, and request data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external websites, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any third-party site.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Effective Date" and will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to stay informed of our privacy practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected].