Privacy Statement

AI and Developmental Insights in Education (AIDIE) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with the journal. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal data of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers in accordance with applicable data protection laws and ethical publishing standards.

AIDIE collects personal information necessary for the editorial and publishing process, including but not limited to:

• For Authors: Full name, institutional affiliation, contact details (email address, phone number), ORCID ID (if available), and submitted manuscripts with related materials.
• For Reviewers: Full name, institutional affiliation, contact details, and areas of expertise for the peer-review process.
• For Editors: Full name, institutional affiliation, and contact details.
• For Readers: When registering on the journal website, we collect the name and email address to provide notifications about new publications and updates.

The personal information collected is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• To manage the manuscript submission, peer review, and publication process.
• To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding submissions and editorial decisions.
• To provide readers with journal updates, notifications, and publication alerts (only if they opt-in).
• To ensure compliance with legal and ethical requirements for scholarly publishing.

Personal data will never be used for commercial purposes or shared with third parties without explicit consent, except as required by law.

AIDIE employs appropriate security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server hosting with encryption protocols.
• Restricted access to personal data by authorized editorial staff only.
• Regular security audits and updates to safeguard data integrity.

Despite our efforts, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. AIDIE cannot guarantee absolute security but strives to follow best practices.

AIDIE does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• When required by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., court orders).
• When necessary for journal operations, such as indexing services (e.g., Crossref, Google Scholar) to provide DOIs and ensure discoverability of published content.
• When consent is provided by the individual for specific purposes.

The AIDIE website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Enhance user experience and website functionality.
• Collect anonymous usage data for statistical purposes to improve services.
• Remember user preferences for easier access to journal content.

Users can control cookie settings through their web browsers and opt out of tracking if desired.

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:

• Retention of author and reviewer information for publication and archival purposes.
• Retention of user account data for website functionality until account deletion is requested.
• Anonymized data may be retained for statistical and analytical purposes.

Individuals whose data is processed by AIDIE have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to their personal data stored by the journal.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of their personal data (subject to certain conditions, such as retention for legal or archiving purposes).
• Data Portability: Request a copy of their data in a structured format.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent to data processing where applicable.

To exercise these rights, users may contact the editorial office at aidie.foundae@gmail.com .

The AIDIE website may contain links to external sites (e.g., indexing platforms, research tools). This privacy policy applies only to our website, and AIDIE is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

AIDIE does not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals under the age of 16 without parental consent. If such data is discovered, it will be promptly deleted.

AIDIE reserves the right to update this privacy statement periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or journal operations. Any updates will be communicated via the journal website.

For questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please contact:

Editorial Office of AIDIE
Email: foundae.aidie@gmail.com
Website: https://foundae.com