Privacy Statement
The Philippine Journal of Science, Engineering, and Technology (PJSET) is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and visitors to its website. Our privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, protect, and manage your personal information in accordance with global best practices and relevant privacy legislation.
Collection of Information. PJSET collects personal information through its manuscript submission and review system, including names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and areas of expertise. This information is used solely for the purposes of processing and publishing submissions, facilitating peer review, and communicating with authors and reviewers.
Use of Information. The information collected by PJSET is used to:
- Manage manuscript submissions and the peer-review process.
- Communicate with authors regarding the status of their submissions, publication decisions, and other relevant information.
- Send notifications to reviewers and request their participation in the review process.
- Distribute newsletters, announcements, and updates about PJSET to interested parties who have opted in to receive such communications.
Protection of Information. PJSET implements a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Access to personal data is restricted to journal staff and volunteers who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, editorial staff or reviewers). All individuals with access to personal information are required to adhere to our privacy and confidentiality policies.
Data Retention. Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, and to resolve disputes. Authors and reviewers can request the deletion of their personal information, subject to any prevailing legal or record-keeping requirements.
Sharing of Information. PJSET does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information without your consent, except to third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
Consent. By using our site or submitting a manuscript, you consent to our website's privacy policy. Changes to our privacy policy will be posted on this page.
Contacting Us. If there are any questions regarding this privacy statement, you may contact us using the information provided on the PJSET website.