Privacy Statement
At Systems and Computing (SyCom), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our authors, reviewers, and editors. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our journal, whether through manuscript submission, peer review, or other services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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Authors: Name, affiliation, contact details, ORCID iD, and manuscript files.
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Reviewers: Name, affiliation, contact details, and peer review reports.
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Editors: Name, affiliation, and contact details.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used for purposes including:
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Managing manuscript submission and peer review.
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Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.
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Publishing and archiving journal content.
- Complying with legal and ethical obligations.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. Data may be shared:
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With editorial board members for review and publication processes.
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With indexing and archiving services (e.g., DOAJ, CrossRef) for metadata purposes.
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When required by law or in response to legal processes.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or to comply with legal obligations. Manuscript submissions and peer review records are stored securely in our system.
5. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
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Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.
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Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: journal-sycom@univ-tebessa.dz.
7. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Statement or your personal data, please contact: