Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

1. Information we collect

In the course of managing submissions, peer review, and publication, UTJES may collect:

  • Author names, affiliations, and contact details (email, ORCID)
  • Reviewer names, affiliations, and contact details
  • Editorial board member information
  • Manuscript files, cover letters, and supplementary materials
  • Correspondence related to submission, review, and publication
  • Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type) collected automatically for security and analytics purposes

2. Use of information

Personal information collected is used only for:

  • Managing the editorial and peer-review process
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding submissions
  • Indexing and archiving published content (e.g., name and affiliation appearing on published articles)
  • Improving the journal's website and editorial systems
  • Statistical and reporting purposes (in aggregated, non-identifying form)

3. Data sharing

UTJES does not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. Limited data may be shared with:

  • Indexing and abstracting services (e.g., Scopus, Clarivate, DOAJ) for the purpose of listing published articles
  • Plagiarism-detection services (e.g., Turnitin/iThenticate) for manuscript screening
  • Digital preservation and archiving services (e.g., CLOCKSS, LOCKSS, institutional repositories)

4. Data retention

Personal data associated with submissions is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill editorial, legal, and archival obligations, consistent with COPE guidelines on record-keeping.

5. Author and reviewer rights

Authors and reviewers may request:

  • Access to the personal data UTJES holds about them
  • Correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Withdrawal of consent for future communications (where applicable and not in conflict with ongoing editorial obligations)

Requests can be directed to the Editorial Office at [UTJES contact email].

6. Cookies and website data

The journal's website may use cookies and standard web analytics to improve functionality and user experience. No personally identifying information is collected through cookies beyond what is necessary for basic site operation.

7. Children's privacy

The journal's services are not directed at children, and UTJES does not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

8. Policy updates

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or journal practice. The date of the most recent revision will be indicated at the bottom of this page.

Last updated: [07, 2026]