Privacy Statement

At ICCASE (International Centre for Computational Analysis and Systems Engineering), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you provide us. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, usage, and sharing in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

1. Data Collection

We collect and process personal data in the following contexts:

  • User Registration: When you register on ICCASE.org, we collect information such as your name, email address, institutional affiliation, and other contact details.
  • Author Submissions: For manuscript submissions, we may collect data including your contact details, author bio, and publication history.
  • Site Usage: We may collect information about how you use our website, including IP addresses, browser type, and access times, to enhance the website experience.

2. Use of Data

The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • Account Creation and Authentication: To set up and manage your user account, ensuring secure access to your profile.
  • Manuscript Processing: To facilitate author submissions, peer reviews, and editorial processes for publications on ICCASE.
  • Communication: To send updates, notifications, and responses related to your submissions, account status, or website announcements.
  • Website Improvement: To analyse site traffic and usage patterns, enhancing website performance and user experience.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties. Data may be shared under the following conditions:

  • Editorial and Peer Review Process: Author information is shared with editors and reviewers strictly for publication review purposes.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required by law or to comply with a legal obligation.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. All sensitive data is encrypted, and access is limited to authorised personnel only.

5. Data Retention

Your data is retained as long as necessary for publication records, regulatory compliance, or until you request deletion of your account, whichever comes first.

6. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, where applicable.
  • Opt-Out: Choose not to receive certain communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@iccase.org.

7. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest information on our privacy practices.