Privacy Statement

1. Introduction

Welcome to AUST Journal at journal.aust.edu.ng. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: We collect your name, email, and contact details during registration and submission for communication and administrative purposes.
• Submission Data: Manuscripts and related metadata are stored for review and publication.
• Usage Data: We collect IP addresses and browsing details to improve our services.

3. Use of Information

• Communication: To manage submissions and provide updates.
• Processing Submissions: For editorial and review processes.
• Improvement: To analyze usage and enhance our website.

4. Data Security

We use standard security measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your data with third parties except as necessary for journal operations and with trusted service providers who comply with confidentiality agreements.

6. Data Retention

Your data is retained as long as needed for our purposes and to comply with legal obligations.

7. User Rights

You may request access to, correction, or deletion of your data. Contact us at babiodun@aust.edu.ng for these requests.

8. Changes

We may update this statement. Please check periodically for changes.

9. Contact Us

For questions, contact us at: austict@aust.edu.ng