The Journal of Educational Studies and Multidisciplinary Approaches (JESMA) is deeply committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of our users, authors, reviewers, and visitors. This Privacy Statement outlines our policies and practices concerning the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information. By visiting our website, using our services, or submitting your manuscript, you acknowledge the practices described in this statement.

Types of Information Collected: JESMA collects personal information in several ways:

• When users visit our website and access our resources.
• During the manuscript submission process where authors provide details for correspondence and publication.
• When users register for an account, subscribe to our services, or participate in our events.

Use of Personal Information:

• JESMA primarily uses personal information to provide services, manage user accounts, process manuscript submissions, and communicate updates or news.
• The information you provide is critical for the operation of the journal, including peer review, editorial decisions, and other journal management tasks.
• We may use the data for analytical purposes, to improve our services, or to develop new offerings.

Sharing of Personal Information:

• JESMA does not sell, lease, or trade your personal information to third parties.
• We may share information with third parties when you give us explicit permission, or when required by law.
• Personal data might be shared with third-party platforms for tasks like manuscript processing, but only when necessary and with utmost confidentiality.

Protection and Security:

• We employ state-of-the-art security measures to protect against the misuse, unauthorized access, and alteration of the information under our control.
• Digital identities, credentials of authors, reviewers, and editors are protected with stringent authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Regular backups ensure data integrity and availability.

OJS2 Platform Security:

• JESMA uses the Open Journal Systems 2 (OJS2) platform, which is known for its commitment to data security and integrity.
• OJS2 employs strict security measures, including encryption and secure data transfer protocols, to protect user data.
• The platform is routinely updated to address any potential vulnerabilities, ensuring the ongoing security of the information it holds.

Cookies and Tracking Mechanisms:

• Our website may use "cookies" or similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and for analytical purposes.
• Users can control or opt-out of cookies using browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function optimally without them.

User Rights and Control:

• Users have the right to access, correct, delete, or transfer their personal data.
• Any user can opt out or control direct marketing communications from JESMA or third parties.
• Users can also lodge complaints or seek clarifications about their data.

International Data Transfer and Compliance:

• While JESMA primarily operates within one jurisdiction, we comply with international data protection regulations.
• In cases of cross-border data transfers, robust protections are in place to ensure data privacy and security.

Updates and Changes: JESMA reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Statement at any time. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes and stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.

JESMA's commitment to upholding the highest standards of data privacy is unwavering. We understand the importance of your data, and we are dedicated to its protection and secure management. Should you have any queries regarding our Privacy Statement or practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.