Privacy Statement

Data relating to personal information from the authors, reviewers, editors, and readers are highly appreciated by the International Journal of Research in Educational Technology and Computer Science (IJ-RETCS). The use of all such data collected during the process of manuscript submission and publication will be solely used for publication and administrative needs.

Personal data will not be sold, distributed, or shared with third parties except where required by law.

Information Collected

The journal may collect:

• Author names and affiliations.
• Email addresses and contact information.
• ORCID iDs (where provided).
• Manuscript and publication details.
• Reviewer and editorial correspondence.
• Technical information related to website usage.

Use of Information

Collected information is used to:

• Process manuscript submissions.
• Coordinate peer review.
• Communicate editorial decisions.
• Publish accepted articles.
• Maintain journal records.
• Improve editorial and publishing services.

Data Protection

IJ-RETCS is committed to safeguarding personal data using appropriate administrative and technical measures. The journal will:

• Ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Protect personal data from unauthorized access.
• Utilize collected data for appropriate publication purposes only.
• Protect the privacy of authors, reviewers, and editors.