Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 May 2025

At AusJournal, published by SISTMR Australia, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. We operate in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. What Information We Collect

  • Names, email addresses, and affiliations of authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Contact details provided during submission or registration.
  • IP addresses and browser details for analytics and functionality.

2. Why We Collect It

We collect your information to:

  • Manage submissions, peer review, and editorial workflows.
  • Communicate with contributors and users.
  • Improve journal performance and user experience.

3. How We Use and Disclose Information

  • Information is used solely for editorial and publication purposes.
  • We do not sell or rent your data.
  • Data may be shared with indexing services like DOAJ and Crossref.

4. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve our website’s performance.

5. Data Storage and Security

All personal information is stored securely with access limited to authorized staff. We take reasonable steps to prevent misuse or unauthorized access.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request corrections to any inaccurate or outdated data.
  • Withdraw your consent for us to store your information (where applicable).

7. Contact Us

If you have any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at:

Email: editor@ausjournal.com
Postal Address: SISTMR Australia, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia