Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 21, 2026

1. Introduction

IJBCOE Journals ("we", "us", "our"), operated by Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education Journal, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when you use our website, https://journalsijbcoe.com, and related services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

  • Account information: name, email address, password (stored as a secure hash), title, institution, department, country, ORCID iD, and any details you provide in your profile.
  • Submission information: manuscript titles, abstracts, keywords, author details, co-author details, uploaded files, and correspondence related to your submissions.
  • Communications: messages you send us via the contact form, email, or other channels.
  • Usage data: pages visited, referring pages, device and browser type, IP address, and general analytics collected through cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account and authenticate your access;
  • Process manuscript submissions, peer review, and publication;
  • Communicate with you about your submissions, review assignments, and account;
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests;
  • Improve the functionality, security, and content of the Platform;
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases: your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription), the performance of a contract (e.g., processing your submission), our legitimate interests (e.g., securing and improving the Platform), and compliance with legal obligations.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences (such as dark mode), and understand how the Platform is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

6. Third-Party Services

We may share limited information with, or rely on, the following third-party services:

  • Authentication providers: If you sign in using Google or Microsoft, those providers process your authentication and share your name and email address with us in accordance with their own privacy policies.
  • Analytics and hosting: We use analytics services and hosting providers that may process usage data on our behalf.
  • Email delivery: We may use email service providers to send transactional and notification emails.

These third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes for which it was shared.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose information only when: (a) you have given consent; (b) it is necessary to provide the service (e.g., displaying author names and affiliations with a published article, which is inherent to scholarly publishing); or (c) we are required to do so by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users and the public.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfil the purposes described in this Policy. Published metadata and author names are retained indefinitely as part of the scholarly record. Account and submission data may be retained for archival, legal, and research-integrity purposes even after an account is closed.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted transmission (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and restricted access to administrative systems. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access, correct, or delete your personal data; object to or restrict certain processing; receive a copy of your data in a portable format; and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. You can update much of your information directly in your profile. To exercise any other right, contact us using the details below.

11. Children's Privacy

The Platform is intended for academic researchers and professionals and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. Where applicable, we take steps to ensure such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards as required by law.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@journalsijbcoe.com or via our contact page.