Privacy Statement

Journal of Christian Religious Education and Theology (JCRET)

At JCRET, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information submitted to our journal.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information from users when they:

  • Register as an author, reviewer, or editor.
  • Submit manuscripts for publication.
  • Participate in the peer review process.
  • Subscribe to journal notifications or updates.

The personal information we collect may include, but is not limited to:

  • Name, affiliation, and email address.
  • ORCID ID (if provided).
  • Institutional or professional details.
  • Contact information.

2. Use of Personal Information

The information collected is used strictly for academic and operational purposes, including:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer review.
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Improving journal operations and services.
  • Sending journal updates and publication notifications (only with user consent).

3. Protection of Personal Information

  • Personal data collected through our journal platform is stored securely and is not shared with third parties without user consent.
  • Editors, reviewers, and journal staff are required to maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and user information.
  • The journal implements reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, or misuse of personal data.

4. Confidentiality in the Review Process

  • The identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential in accordance with our double-blind peer review policy.
  • Reviewers are prohibited from sharing or using manuscript content for personal or professional gain.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

  • User accounts and submitted data are retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the journal’s publication functions.
  • Upon request, users may ask for their data to be removed from our system, subject to journal policies and publication recordkeeping requirements.

6. Third-Party Links

Our journal website may contain links to third-party resources or external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of these external sites.

7. Consent and Policy Updates

By using our journal platform, users agree to the terms of this Privacy Statement. We reserve the right to update this policy as needed, and any changes will be communicated through our website.

For any privacy-related concerns, please contact the journal’s editorial office.

Journal of Christian Religious Education and Theology (JCRET)
Email: boiliunoh@gmail.com
Website: Journal of Christian Religious Education and Theology (JCRET)