Privacy Policy
Who we are
Our website address is: https://istfnigeria.org.ng.
1. Information We Collect
In accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, ISTF Nigeria collects the following data for the sole purpose of scholarly publishing:
- Authors: Name, email, institutional affiliation, and ORCID ID.
- Reviewers: Name, email, areas of expertise, and review history.
- Users: IP addresses and cookies (standard for OJS functionality to maintain your login session).
2. How We Use Your Data
- Editorial Workflow: Your data is used to manage the submission, peer review, and production process.
- Communication: We use your email to send status updates, revision requests, and journal announcements.
- Publication: Author names and affiliations are made public alongside the published article as part of the permanent academic record.
3. Data Sharing and Security
- Third Parties: We do not sell or trade your personal information. Data may be shared with service providers like Crossref (for DOIs) or iThenticate (for plagiarism checks).
- Security: We implement technical measures to protect your data from unauthorized access. However, as no online system is 100% secure, users provide data at their own risk.
4. Your Rights
Under the NDPA/GDPR, you have the right to:
Request the deletion of your account (provided it does not conflict with the integrity of the published academic record).
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request the correction of inaccurate information.