Privacy Statement
Privacy Statement
Information regarding the collection, use, protection, and management of user data within Dirasat al-Hadith: Journal of Hadith Sciences.
Privacy Commitment
Dirasat al-Hadith: Journal of Hadith Sciences respects the privacy of all users, authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors of the journal website. This Privacy Statement explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.
Personal data collected through registration, manuscript submission, peer-review activities, and journal communication is used solely for legitimate academic publishing purposes.
Information We Collect
The journal may collect the following information from users:
- Name, affiliation, academic position, and professional information.
- Email address and contact information provided during registration.
- Author information, manuscript files, supplementary materials, and submission records.
- Reviewer information and evaluation records for peer-review purposes.
- Technical information related to website usage and system administration.
Use of Personal Information
Collected information is used for the following purposes:
- Managing user accounts and journal registration.
- Processing manuscript submissions and editorial workflows.
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding publication activities.
- Maintaining the integrity, security, and functionality of the journal system.
- Improving journal services and academic communication processes.
Confidentiality and Data Protection
The editorial team protects the confidentiality of personal information submitted through the journal system. Author and reviewer information obtained during the peer-review process will not be disclosed to unauthorized parties.
Personal data will not be sold, rented, or used for purposes unrelated to journal publication and academic communication.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
Certain publication information, such as article metadata, author names, affiliations, abstracts, and references, may be shared publicly to support scholarly communication, indexing services, and citation tracking.
The journal only shares information necessary for academic dissemination and does not disclose private user information without appropriate authorization.
User Rights
Users have the right to:
- Access and update their personal account information.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Contact the editorial office regarding concerns about personal data management.
- Withdraw account information in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
Privacy Contact
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement and the handling of personal information, users may contact the editorial office of Dirasat al-Hadith: Journal of Hadith Sciences.
