The Journal of Engineering Innovation and Global Impact (JEIGI) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected in connection with the journal’s operations and publication activities.

By submitting manuscripts, registering on the journal website, or communicating with the journal, users agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect
The journal may collect the following information:
1. Full name
2. Institutional affiliation
3. Email address
4. Contact information
5. ORCID ID
6. Mailing address (if required)
7. Manuscript submission details
8. Payment information (where applicable for APCs)

Purpose of Data Collection
Personal information is collected solely for legitimate journal operations, including:
1. Manuscript submission processing
2. Peer review management
3. Editorial communication
4. Publication processing
5. DOI registration
6. Indexing applications
7. Billing and payment processing
8. Responding to inquiries
9. Improving journal services

Confidentiality of Manuscripts
All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Manuscripts and reviewer reports will only be shared with:
1. Editors
2. Assigned reviewers
3. Authorized editorial staff

The journal will not disclose unpublished manuscript content to unauthorized third parties.

Data Protection
JEIGI takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from:
1. Unauthorized access
2. Data loss
3. Misuse
4. Alteration
5. Disclosure
However, no digital system can guarantee complete security.

Third-Party Services
The journal may use third-party service providers for:
1. DOI registration through Crossref
2. Website hosting
3. Payment processing
4. Indexing services
5. Manuscript management systems
These providers may process limited personal information as required for operational purposes.

Cookies and Website Analytics
The journal website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve website performance and user experience.
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.

Sharing of Information
JEIGI does not sell, rent, or share personal information with external parties for marketing purposes. Information may only be shared when required by law or for legitimate publishing operations.

Author Information in Published Articles
Upon publication, author details such as:
1. Name
2. Affiliation
3. ORCID
4. Corresponding email address
5. Images given by authors ( with pripor approval from the image copyright owner or owner) may appear publicly as part of the published article metadata.

Data Retention
The journal may retain submission records, reviewer records, and publication records for operational, legal, and archival purposes.

User Rights
Users may request:
1. Access to their personal data
2. Correction of inaccurate information
3. Deletion of personal information where legally permissible
Requests may be submitted to the editorial office.

Policy Updates
The journal reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy when necessary.
Updated versions will be published on the journal website.