Privacy Statement
The African Journal of Offshore, Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This statement outlines how personal data is collected, used, and safeguarded by the journal.
1. Collection of Personal Information
Personal information such as names, email addresses, affiliations, and contact details is collected during manuscript submission, peer review, and user registration processes within the journal system.
2. Use of Information
The information collected is used solely for the purposes of:
- Managing manuscript submissions and the editorial workflow
- Facilitating the peer review process
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
- Publishing accepted articles with appropriate author attribution
- Improving journal services and user experience
Personal data will not be used for any purposes other than those stated above.
3. Confidentiality
All personal information is treated as confidential. The editorial team ensures that:
- Reviewer identities are kept confidential in accordance with the journal’s peer review policy
- Submitted manuscripts and associated data are not disclosed to unauthorized individuals
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
The journal does not sell, trade, or share personal information with third parties. Information may only be shared:
- With publishing partners or indexing services strictly for publication and dissemination purposes
- When required by law or legal processes
5. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
6. Cookies and System Data
The journal’s website may use cookies and log files to enhance user experience and system functionality. These do not collect personal data beyond what is necessary for system operation.
7. User Rights
Users have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of their data (subject to editorial and legal requirements)
Requests can be made by contacting the journal’s editorial office.
8. Third-Party Links
The journal website may contain links to external websites. The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
9. Policy Updates
This privacy statement may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Statement or data handling practices, please contact the journal’s editorial office through the official contact page.