Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement of Social Empowerment Journal

Social Empowerment Journal is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information collected from authors, reviewers, editors, and users of its services. This Privacy Policy outlines how the Journal collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws and international standards.

1. Collection and Use of Personal Information

The Journal collects personal information necessary for the submission, review, and publication of manuscripts. This information may include but is not limited to:

  • Full name

  • Institutional affiliation

  • Postal address

  • Email address

  • Telephone and fax numbers

The personal data collected will be used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Managing and processing manuscript submissions;

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding manuscript status and journal updates;

  • Administering the Journal’s online platform and related services;

  • Personalizing user experience on the Journal’s website.

Personal information will not be used for any other purpose without explicit consent from the data subject.

2. Disclosure of Personal Information

The Journal may share personal data with trusted third parties, such as service providers, contractors, or agents who assist with editorial and publication processes. These third parties are required to comply with confidentiality obligations and data protection principles consistent with this Privacy Policy.

The Journal may also disclose personal data when required by law, legal process, or to protect its legal rights.

3. Data Security

The Journal implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include secure data storage, encryption when applicable, and access restrictions.

4. International Data Transfer

Personal data may be stored, processed, and transferred across different countries where the Journal operates, in compliance with relevant data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention

The Journal retains personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by applicable laws. Once personal data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of their personal data held by the Journal;

  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete information;

  • Request deletion or restriction of processing, subject to legal and operational limitations;

  • Object to certain data processing activities;

  • Withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

Requests relating to personal data rights can be submitted to the contact information below.

7. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Journal’s website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

8. Public Access to Published Information

Authors should be aware that manuscripts and associated personal data submitted for publication will be publicly accessible on the Internet and available worldwide.

9. Contact Information

For inquiries, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or personal data processing, please contact:
Email: empowerment.journal@lagh-univ.dz

10. Consent

By submitting manuscripts and personal data to the Journal, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.