Privacy Policy

The Journal of Shipbuilding and Marine Technology (JSMT) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This policy outlines how personal information is collected, used, and safeguarded in connection with the journal’s editorial and publishing activities.

1. Information Collected

JSMT may collect personal information including:

  • Name

  • Institutional affiliation

  • Email address

  • ORCID ID (if provided)

  • Contact details

  • User account information within the journal’s submission system

This information is collected during manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, and user registration.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal data is used solely for:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer review

  • Editorial decision-making and communication

  • Publication and indexing processes

  • Journal administration and system management

Personal information will not be used for commercial purposes.

3. Confidentiality and Data Protection

All personal information is treated as confidential. Access to user data is restricted to authorized editorial personnel.

JSMT does not sell, trade, or share personal data with third parties except where required for legitimate publishing purposes, such as:

  • Indexing services

  • DOI registration agencies

  • Digital preservation systems

In such cases, only necessary metadata is shared.

4. Data Security

JSMT uses the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, which incorporates security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse.

While reasonable technical safeguards are implemented, users are also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

5. Reviewer Confidentiality

Reviewer identities are kept confidential in accordance with the journal’s single-blind peer review policy. Reviewer information will not be disclosed without explicit consent.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

The journal website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to improve user experience and monitor website performance. No personally identifiable information is collected for marketing purposes.

7. User Rights

Users may request correction or removal of their personal data by contacting the editorial office, subject to editorial and legal obligations related to scholarly publishing.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be reflected on the journal website.

Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the JSMT editorial office through the official journal website.