Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

At NDU Scientific Journal, we highly prioritize the security and privacy of our authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and website visitors. This privacy policy describes the types of personal information collected, how it is used, and how it is secured.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following instances:

• Manuscript Submission: Name, email address, phone number, ORCID ID, academic degree, and institutional affiliation of the authors.
• Reviewer Application: Reviewer's name, email, ORCID ID, academic degree, affiliation, and fields of expertise.
• Contact Form: Name, email, and the content of the message.

2. How We Use the Information

Collected information is used strictly for managing the academic publishing process:

• Evaluation and peer-review workflow of submitted manuscripts.
• Displaying author details in published papers (e.g., ORCID, affiliation).
• Sending notifications and status updates regarding submissions.
• Providing metadata to international indexing databases (Scopus, DOAJ, COPE, etc.).

3. Data Security & Sharing

Personal data is not sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes. Data is only shared with indexing databases or regulatory authorities as required by law. We use robust security and encryption protocols on our servers to protect your information from unauthorized access.

4. Cookies

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