Privacy Statement

The S&T Journal is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and others who interact with our website and services. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Information Collected

The journal collects personal data provided voluntarily by users during registration, submission, review, or subscription. This includes names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, ORCID iDs, areas of expertise, and manuscript-related files for authors, reviewers, and editors. System-generated data, such as IP addresses, browser details, device type, pages accessed, and cookies, ensures functionality, security, and user experience.

Use of Information

Personal information is solely for scholarly and journal-related purposes. This manages manuscript submissions, peer review, editorial communication, publication processes, website improvement, indexing, archiving, and legal or ethical compliance. This information enables us to maintain the quality, integrity, and accessibility of published academic work.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Personal data is shared only when necessary and strictly within the context of academic and ethical publishing processes. The journal does not disclose personal information to third parties unless required by law or with consent from the individuals involved. 

Data Storage, Security, and Retention

All personal and manuscript data are securely stored, and access is limited to authorized personnel. Data is retained only as long as necessary for editorial and publication purposes or as part of the permanent academic record once published.

Cookies and Web Analytics

The website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, although some features may be affected. The S&T Journal is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked to our site.

Ethical Compliance 

All submissions and reviews are treated confidentially, and reviewer identities remain anonymous unless granted permission. The journal ensures fairness in editorial decisions, addresses misconduct issues responsibly, and publishes corrections, retractions, or clarifications when necessary.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Statement may be updated as necessary to reflect policy, law, or technology changes. Continuing to use the website indicates acknowledgment and acceptance of any revisions.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries or data requests, please contact us at stjournal@mmsu.edu.ph.