Privacy Statement
Privacy Statement
The names, email addresses, and other personal information entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of Global Research Development Journal of Engineering (GRDJE) and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.
Information We Collect
GRDJE collects personal information — including but not limited to names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and ORCID IDs — from authors, reviewers, editors, and readers who register with or submit content to the journal. This information is collected solely to facilitate the submission, peer review, editorial, and publication process.
How We Use Your Information
- To manage manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial correspondence
- To notify authors, reviewers, and editors of decisions, deadlines, and updates related to the journal
- To generate anonymized usage statistics for the journal (e.g., site traffic, download counts)
- To contact registered users with journal announcements, provided they have opted in to receive such notifications
Data Sharing
GRDJE does not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for commercial or marketing purposes. Personal information is only shared internally with editorial staff, reviewers, and technical administrators as necessary to carry out the functions of the journal.
Data Security
GRDJE takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to author, reviewer, and editor data is restricted to authorized personnel involved in the editorial process.
Author and Reviewer Confidentiality
Manuscript content and identifying information submitted for review are treated as confidential throughout the peer review process. Reviewers are expected to maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts assigned to them and must not use privileged information obtained through the review process for personal advantage.
Cookies
This site may use cookies to identify visitors and enhance user experience. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are used solely to support site functionality.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including ongoing archival and preservation requirements of published content.
Your Rights
Users have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of their personal data held by GRDJE, subject to the journal's obligations to maintain accurate scholarly records. Requests can be submitted via the journal's Contact page.
Compliance
This privacy statement is intended to comply with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users located in the European Economic Area.
Changes to This Statement
GRDJE may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
