Privacy Statement

The Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development Journal (DCIDJ) is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, readers, and all visitors to our website. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with international publishing standards and ethical guidelines.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

  • Authors: Names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, ORCID iDs, funding information, and manuscript details.
  • Reviewers: Names, contact details, institutional affiliations, and review reports.
  • Readers and Visitors: Limited data such as IP addresses, browser type, access times, and pages viewed (for analytics purposes only).
  • Subscribers: Names and email addresses for receiving journal alerts and updates.
  1. Use of Information

Collected information is used only for purposes directly related to the journal, including:

  • Processing, reviewing, and publishing manuscripts.
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.
  • Improving website performance and accessibility.
  • Providing journal updates and newsletters to subscribers (opt-in only).

We will never sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

  1. Data Storage and Security
  • Personal information is stored securely on servers managed by the University of Gondar or trusted partners.
  • Access is restricted to authorized editorial staff.
  • Reasonable technical and organizational measures are in place to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
  1. Cookies and Analytics

The DCIDJ website may use cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience and monitor usage patterns. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, though this may limit certain website functions.

  1. Third-Party Services

The journal may use trusted third-party services (e.g., indexing databases, plagiarism detection tools, manuscript submission systems). Personal information is shared with such services only as necessary to support editorial and publishing functions.

  1. Retention of Data
  • Author and reviewer information is retained as part of the permanent scholarly record.
  • Subscriber and website visitor data are kept only as long as needed for communication and analysis.
  • Individuals may request deletion of their subscriber information at any time.
  1. Rights of Individuals

Users have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about them.
  • Request corrections or updates to their information.
  • Withdraw consent for receiving newsletters or alerts.
  • Request deletion of personal data where legally permissible.
  1. Policy Updates

This Privacy Statement may be updated from time to time to reflect best practices or regulatory changes. The latest version will always be available on the DCIDJ website.

  1. Contact

For any questions or requests related to privacy, please contact:

Editor-in-Chief

dcidj@uog.edu.et

Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development Journal (DCIDJ)

University of Gondar, Ethiopia