Privacy Statement

Al-Malwiya Journal of Sport and Movement Sciences (AMJSMS) is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and website visitors. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

Information We Collect

The journal may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Authors and Co-Authors: Names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, ORCID IDs, and postal addresses as entered during the submission process.
  • Reviewers: Names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and areas of expertise.
  • Registered Users: Names, email addresses, and user account details created during registration on the OJS platform.
  • Website Visitors: Standard web server log data, including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically for the purpose of website administration and security.

How We Use Personal Information

Personal information collected by AMJSMS is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Managing the manuscript submission, peer review, and publication process.
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors about manuscript status and editorial decisions.
  • Publishing author names, affiliations, and contact details as part of the published article (with author consent).
  • Maintaining the integrity of the peer review process.
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitoring and improving the journal's website and services.

Data Protection

  • Personal data is stored securely on the journal's OJS platform and is accessible only to authorized personnel (editors, editorial staff).
  • The journal does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer personal information to outside parties.
  • The journal takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Confidentiality in Peer Review

  • The identities of reviewers are kept confidential and are not disclosed to authors or other reviewers.
  • The identities of authors are not disclosed to reviewers during the double-blind review process.
  • Manuscripts under review are treated as confidential documents and must not be shared with or discussed with any unauthorized individuals.

Cookies

The journal website uses cookies as part of the OJS platform to maintain user sessions and improve the browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on the user's device. Users may choose to disable cookies in their browser settings, although this may affect the functionality of the website.

Third-Party Access

The journal may share limited personal information with third-party service providers (such as plagiarism detection software) solely for the purpose of supporting the editorial process. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Your Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about them.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of their personal data, subject to our legal and administrative obligations.
  • Withdraw consent for the processing of personal data at any time.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy statement or the handling of your personal data, please contact the editorial office through the journal's contact page.

This privacy statement may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page.