Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Language Studies (IJLS) is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers.

  1. Data collection and use — We collect names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and (for reviewers) areas of expertise, solely to manage submissions, peer review, editorial communication, and publication.
  2. Confidentiality — Personal data is kept confidential and is not shared with third parties without consent, except where required by law. Author and reviewer identities are protected throughout the double-blind review process.
  3. Data security — Submission and review systems use encryption and other safeguards; access is restricted to authorized personnel.
  4. Data retention — Personal data is retained only as long as necessary and is then securely deleted or anonymized.
  5. Your rights — You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us.
  6. Updates — This statement may be updated periodically; changes are posted on this website.
  7. Contact — editor@ijlangstudies.org