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West African Journal of Industrial & Academic Research (WAJIAR) Published by Hi‑Technology Concepts Africa Ltd

1. Introduction

The West African Journal of Industrial & Academic Research (WAJIAR), published by Hi‑Technology Concepts Africa Ltd, is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors who interact with our journal platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information submitted during manuscript submission, peer review, publication, and communication processes.

By using our website or submitting a manuscript, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

WAJIAR may collect the following categories of personal information:

2.1 Author Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Institutional affiliation
  • ORCID iD (optional)
  • Academic credentials
  • Manuscript files and supplementary documents

2.2 Reviewer and Editorial Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Review reports and editorial comments

2.3 Website & System Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Access logs
  • Cookies for session management

3. Purpose of Data Collection

WAJIAR collects personal information strictly for academic and operational purposes, including:

  • Manuscript submission and peer‑review management
  • Editorial communication
  • Publication processing
  • Indexing and archiving
  • Author verification
  • Certificate issuance
  • Maintaining academic integrity and transparency

WAJIAR does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

4. Protection of Submitted Credentials

WAJIAR operates under the data‑protection framework of:

Hi‑Technology Concepts Africa Ltd (Data Controller & ICT Infrastructure Provider)

All author credentials, manuscript files, and communication records submitted during:

  • Manuscript submission
  • Paper correction
  • Revision and resubmission
  • Peer review
  • Final publication

are securely stored, encrypted, and protected by Hi‑Technology Concepts Africa Ltd using industry‑standard security protocols.

4.1 Security Measures Include:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Restricted administrative access
  • Multi‑factor authentication for editorial staff
  • Regular security audits
  • Data‑loss prevention systems

4.2 Confidentiality of Paper Corrections

All corrected manuscripts, reviewer comments, and author responses are treated as strictly confidential and are accessible only to:

  • Assigned editors
  • Assigned reviewers
  • WAJIAR editorial management

Hi‑Technology Concepts Africa Ltd ensures that no unauthorized party can access, modify, or distribute submitted academic materials.

5. Data Retention

WAJIAR retains manuscript and author information for:

  • Academic record‑keeping
  • Indexing and citation tracking
  • Publication history
  • Ethical compliance

Authors may request removal of personal data not essential to the academic record, subject to editorial and legal considerations.

6. Third‑Party Services

WAJIAR may use trusted third‑party services for:

  • Plagiarism checking
  • DOI registration
  • Indexing
  • Email communication

These services operate under strict confidentiality and data‑protection agreements.

7. Author Rights

Authors have the right to:

  • Request access to their stored data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of non‑essential personal data
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

Requests can be sent to: 📧 support@wajiaredu.com.ng

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

WAJIAR uses cookies to improve user experience, manage sessions, and analyze website traffic. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

9. Changes to This Policy

WAJIAR may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated revision date.

10. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection, contact:

Hi‑Technology Concepts Africa Ltd Data Protection & ICT Infrastructure Unit 📧 support@hitech.com.ng 🌐 https://hitech.com.ng/contact-us/