Privacy Statement

Future - Educational Innovation and Soft Computing (Future-EISC) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals associated with the journal, including authors, reviewers, and readers. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in accordance with international publishing standards, including those of SCI and Scopus-indexed journals.

Information Collection and Use

Future-EISC collects and processes personal data to facilitate journal operations, including submission, peer review, and publication. This includes:

  • For Authors: Names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, contact information, and manuscript details collected during the submission and publication process.
  • For Reviewers: Names, affiliations, areas of expertise, and contact information to assign and manage peer-review activities.
  • For Readers: Contact details provided voluntarily for subscriptions, notifications, or general inquiries.

All information collected is used exclusively for journal-related purposes and will not be shared for marketing or commercial activities.

Data Protection

Future-EISC employs robust data protection measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal information. These measures include:

  • Restricted access to personal data, limited to authorized editorial and administrative personnel.
  • Secure storage of data using encrypted systems and compliance with advanced security protocols.
  • Regular updates to data protection practices to align with the latest standards and regulations.

Third-Party Sharing

Personal data will not be shared with third parties, except under the following conditions:

  • To facilitate the peer-review process, sharing necessary details with editors and reviewers while maintaining confidentiality.
  • To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
  • For indexing and abstracting purposes (e.g., inclusion in Scopus or Web of Science databases).

Cookies and Website Usage

The Future-EISC website may use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies collect anonymized data to analyze website performance and browsing behavior. Users can manage cookie preferences via browser settings.

Author and Reviewer Anonymity

Future-EISC operates a double-blind peer-review process to ensure anonymity and impartiality. Authors and reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality and refrain from sharing manuscript details outside the review process.

Retention of Data

Personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill journal operations and legal obligations. Data related to published manuscripts will be archived permanently to ensure citation, indexing, and compliance with publishing standards.

Rights of Individuals

Individuals have the following rights:

  • Access, update, or request deletion of their personal data, subject to operational and legal constraints.
  • Opt-out of receiving non-essential communications.
  • File a complaint regarding data handling with the journal’s Data Protection Officer.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this privacy statement or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Email: eisc@fupress.org

Future-EISC reserves the right to update this privacy statement to reflect changes in journal practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on the journal’s website with a revised effective date.