The Impact Journal (TIJ), published by the University of Hargeisa, Somaliland, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other users of its website.

1. Collection of Personal Information

The journal may collect personal information, including names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, ORCID identifiers, contact details, and other information provided during registration, manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial correspondence.

The journal's website may also collect technical information, such as IP addresses, browser information, and usage data, where necessary for website functionality, security, and administration.

2. Use of Personal Information

Personal information is used exclusively for legitimate journal-related purposes, including:

• Managing manuscript submissions and peer review.

• Communicating editorial decisions and publication updates.

• Identifying authors, editors, and reviewers.

• Publishing author names, affiliations, and other approved article metadata.

• Maintaining the security and functionality of the journal's website.

• Supporting publication administration, indexing, and DOI registration.

3. Confidentiality and Data Sharing

Personal information submitted to the journal will not be sold or used for unrelated commercial purposes.

Information may be shared with authorized editors, reviewers, journal administrators, publishing service providers, and indexing or DOI registration services where necessary for editorial and publishing activities.

Manuscripts under review, reviewer identities where confidential, and editorial correspondence will be handled in accordance with the journal's peer-review and confidentiality policies.

4. Data Security and Retention

The journal takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Personal information is retained for as long as reasonably necessary to support editorial processes, publication records, research integrity, legal obligations, and legitimate journal administration.

5. Cookies and Website Usage

The journal's website may use cookies or similar technologies to support user authentication, session management, website functionality, and security.

Any additional analytics or tracking technologies should be disclosed in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.

6. Access and Correction of Personal Information

Registered users may review and update certain personal information through their journal accounts.

Requests concerning access, correction, or other privacy matters may be directed to the journal's editorial office. Such requests will be considered in accordance with applicable requirements and the need to preserve scholarly publication records.

7. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact:

The Impact Journal (TIJ)
University of Hargeisa
Hargeisa, Somaliland

Email: director.rcs@uoh.edu.so
Website: https://impact.uoh-edu.net/journal

8. Updates to This Statement

The Impact Journal may update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in its publishing practices, website functionality, or applicable privacy requirements. Any revised statement will be published on the journal's website.