Privacy Statement

The Journal of Informatics and Advanced Data Science (JIADS) is published by the Informatics Institute for Postgraduate Studies, Iraq, and operates through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform at jiads.iips.edu.iq.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who interact with our journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and general website visitors. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use and protect it.

By using this website or submitting a manuscript, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Author data is used to manage manuscript submissions, facilitate the peer review process, communicate editorial decisions, and publish accepted articles (name and affiliation are included in published papers).

Reviewer data is used solely to manage review assignments and communicate review-related information. Reviewer identities are kept strictly confidential and are never disclosed to authors.

Website data is used in aggregated, anonymous form to understand usage patterns, improve the journal website, and report statistics. Individual visitor data is not shared with third parties.

We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal data to third parties. Data is not used for advertising or commercial purposes of any kind.

Personal data of registered users (authors, reviewers, editors) is retained for as long as the account remains active and for a reasonable period thereafter to maintain editorial records. Published article metadata (author names, affiliations) is retained permanently as part of the scientific record.

Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal data at any time, subject to the journal’s obligation to maintain the integrity of the scientific record. Published article metadata cannot be removed.

This website uses cookies solely for functional purposes, such as maintaining user sessions during login. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies that identify individual users.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the submission system may not function correctly without them.

JIADS uses the following third-party services in the operation of the journal. Each has its own privacy policy:

Crossref — Used for DOI registration. Article metadata (title, authors, DOI) is submitted to Crossref and becomes publicly available. See crossref.org/privacy.

Google Scholar — Article metadata is indexed by Google Scholar for discoverability. See Google Privacy Policy.

Open Journal Systems (OJS) — The journal operates on the OJS platform developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP). See PKP Privacy Policy.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure HTTPS connections, access controls, and regular security reviews of the OJS platform.

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users within a reasonable timeframe and take appropriate remedial action.

JIADS reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the journal website or submission system after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.