Privacy Policy
Artificial Intelligence and Scientific Research (AIASR) respects the privacy rights of authors, reviewers, and readers. We are committed to protecting personal information in accordance with internationally recognized academic publishing standards and data protection regulations (such as GDPR and CCPA). This Privacy Policy details how our journal collects, uses, stores, and protects user information.
1. Information Collection
We may collect your personal information in the following situations:
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During submission: Authors must provide their name, affiliation, email address, and contact details.
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During peer review: Reviewers must provide their name, academic background, and area of expertise.
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When visiting our website: We may use cookies to track visits and optimize user experience, but we do not collect personally identifiable information.
All submitted personal information is used solely for academic publishing and management purposes and will not be used for any commercial purposes.
2. Use of Information
The information we collect is primarily used for the following purposes:
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Manuscript processing (including submission, peer review, editing, and publication);
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Reviewer management (to ensure high-quality peer review);
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Communication and notifications (such as review requests and publication updates for authors, reviewers, and editors);
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User experience optimization (analyzing visit data to improve the journal’s website and services).
AISR will not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal information to third parties.
3. Data Storage & Security
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All personal information is stored on secure servers and protected using encryption technology.
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Only necessary editorial staff and administrators have access to user information, and they must comply with strict confidentiality agreements.
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If you wish to modify or delete your personal information, you may contact the editorial office at any time.
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not actively share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:
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Legal requirements: If required by law or a legitimate request from government or judicial authorities.
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Academic integrity investigations: If necessary for investigations into plagiarism, data fabrication, or other academic misconduct.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
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Our website uses cookies to analyze traffic and enhance user experience, but we do not store sensitive information.
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Users can disable cookies in their browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of certain website features.
6. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, users have the following rights:
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Right to access: You may request to view the personal information we hold about you.
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Right to rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information.
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Right to erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data (unless retention is required by law or publication policies).
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Right to data portability: You may request a copy of your personal data.
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Right to opt-out of marketing: We do not send unrelated marketing communications, but you may unsubscribe from any notifications at any time.
All data management requests can be handled by contacting the editorial office.
7. Policy Updates
AISR may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to comply with the latest legal regulations or operational needs. Any significant changes will be announced via the journal’s website or email notifications.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the editorial office:
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AIASR is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data. If you have any privacy-related concerns, please feel free to contact us.