Privacy Statement

The Association of Digital Infrastructure Framework and Applications (ADIFA) is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with the ADIFA Journal Portal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.

1. Information We Collect

The ADIFA Journal Portal collects personal information only when voluntarily provided by users, including but not limited to:
- Full name
- Email address
- Institutional affiliation
- Country of residence
- Areas of research interest
- Manuscript submission details

2. How We Use Your Information

Personal information collected through this portal is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- Managing user accounts and journal submissions
- Facilitating the peer review process
- Communicating editorial decisions and publication updates
- Sending journal notifications (only if subscribed)
- Improving the quality of our publishing services

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

The names and email addresses submitted to the ADIFA Journal Portal will not be shared with any third party, sold, or used for any purpose other than those stated in this privacy statement. Personal data will only be disclosed if required by law or with the explicit consent of the individual concerned.

4. Data Retention

Personal data is retained for as long as a user maintains an active account on the portal. Users may request the deletion of their account and associated personal data at any time by contacting the portal administrator.

5. Cookies

This portal may use cookies to enhance user experience and maintain session information. Cookies do not store sensitive personal information and are used solely for technical purposes. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although this may affect certain functionalities of the portal.

6. Security

The ADIFA Journal Portal implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

This portal may contain links to external websites. The ADIFA Journal Portal is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

8. User Rights

Users have the right to:
- Access the personal data held about them
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of their personal data
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
- Lodge a complaint regarding data handling practices

9. Changes to This Privacy Statement

The ADIFA Journal Portal reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or through a notice on the portal. Continued use of the portal following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated statement.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:

Association of Digital Infrastructure Framework and
Applications (ADIFA)
Email: info@adifa.or.id
Website: adifa.or.id || journal.adifa.or.id