Privacy Statement

The Intercontinental Journal of Social Sciences (IJSS) takes the privacy and security of our authors, reviewers, readers, and all associated parties seriously. As such, we have implemented comprehensive measures to ensure that personal information is handled with the utmost confidentiality and care.

We collect personal data solely for the purpose of facilitating the manuscript submission process, peer review, editorial activities, and other services that are integral to the academic publishing process. This data may include names, affiliations, email addresses, and other contact details necessary for effective communication and verification of identity. The online submission system is designed with robust security protocols to prevent unauthorized access, and we regularly review these systems to ensure ongoing security.

We do not share, sell, or disseminate personal information to third parties for marketing or other unrelated purposes. Personal data may be disclosed only when required by legal obligations or to fulfil functions directly related to the journal’s operations, such as sharing with third-party services that assist in manuscript review or production. When collaborating with external platforms or services, we ensure that they adhere to appropriate privacy and security standards. We provide individuals with the right to access, correct, or delete their personal information held by IJSS. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer, and your request will be promptly attended to. Furthermore, cookies may be used on our website to improve user experience, gather analytics, and support functionality. However, these cookies do not store sensitive personal data, and their usage is consistent with standard web practices. Users have the option to disable cookies through their browser settings, although this may affect the usability of certain features on the website.

Our journal's content, accessible through the Open Access model, is publicly available. However, user-specific download or access statistics are maintained with anonymity to safeguard individual privacy. This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law or updates to our internal policies. We recommend that you revisit this statement regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

IJSS prioritieses the privacy of its community members and adheres to the highest ethical standards to ensure data security. We are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy environment for academic publishing, and we appreciate your confidence in us to uphold these standards. If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle personal information, please feel free to contact our editorial office.