Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy

The International Journal of Strength and Conditioning (IJSC), managed by the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA), is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data during various interactions with the journal, including but not limited to:

  • Account Registration: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and other relevant professional details.
  • Manuscript Submission: Author details, manuscript metadata, and supplementary files.
  • Peer Review Process: Reviewer information, feedback, and comments.
  • Website Use: Data collected via cookies and analytics to improve user experience (non-personally identifiable).

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively for the purposes of managing and operating the journal, including:

  • Processing and managing manuscript submissions.
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Managing the peer review and editorial processes.
  • Publishing accepted manuscripts, including author names and affiliations.
  • Enhancing the functionality and user experience of the website.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, share, or distribute your personal information to third parties except under the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent.
  • When required by law or to protect the journal's legal rights.
  • With service providers involved in the operation of the journal (e.g., manuscript submission platforms, hosting services), who are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security

We employ robust technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted communications.
  • Regular audits of data storage and access protocols.
  • Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel only.

5. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational requirements.
  • Objection: Object to certain uses of your data, such as for marketing or analytics.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at journal@iusca.org.

6. Use of Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience. These tools collect non-personally identifiable information, such as:

  • Browser type and version.
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site.
  • IP address (anonymized).

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Data no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or journal operations. Updates will be posted on this page with the date of revision.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us at:
Email: journal@iusca.org