Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Privacy Policy for International Journal Education and Evaluation (IJE2)

At International Journal Education and Evaluation (IJE2.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information transparently and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

1. Who We Are

IJE2 (https://ije2.com) is an educational resource website providing information, guidance, and insights about academic publishing, journal submissions, and research evaluation processes. Our primary goal is to help researchers, academics, and students navigate the academic publishing landscape.

Contact Information:

  • Website: https://ije2.com
  • Email: contact@ije2.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to improve your experience on our website:

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit IJE2, we automatically collect certain technical information through analytics services:

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
  • Usage Data: Pages you visit, time spent on each page, links clicked, referring websites
  • Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), general location (city/country level), screen resolution
  • Date and Time: When you access our website

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4 below).

2.2 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We only collect personal information when you choose to provide it:

  • Contact Forms: If you contact us through our website, we collect your name, email address, and any information you include in your message
  • Comments: If you leave comments on our articles (if applicable), we collect your name, email address, and comment content
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: If we offer newsletter subscriptions, we collect your email address

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, health information, or identification numbers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Website Operation and Improvement

  • Analyze how visitors use our website to improve content and user experience
  • Identify popular content and topics to guide future articles
  • Fix technical issues and optimize website performance
  • Understand our audience demographics (in aggregate)

3.2 Communication

  • Respond to your inquiries submitted through contact forms
  • Send newsletters or updates (only if you’ve opted in)
  • Notify you of important changes to our policies or services

3.3 Legal Compliance

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Protect against fraudulent or malicious activity
  • Enforce our Terms of Service

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

IJE2 uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and track your activity.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (session management, security)

Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website

Advertising Cookies: (When applicable) Used to display relevant advertisements

  • We may use advertising networks such as Google AdSense to display ads on our website
  • These services use cookies to show you ads based on your interests and previous browsing activity
  • Google’s DoubleClick cookie enables interest-based advertising

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

5. Third-Party Services

IJE2 uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

5.1 Google Analytics

  • Purpose: Website analytics and performance tracking
  • Data Collected: Anonymous usage data, device information, browsing behavior
  • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.2 Google AdSense (When Applicable)

  • Purpose: Display advertisements on our website
  • Data Collected: Cookies for personalized advertising
  • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

5.3 Hosting Provider

  • Purpose: Website hosting and storage
  • Data Collected: Server logs, IP addresses (for security and performance)
  • We use reputable hosting providers with strong security measures

5.4 Email Services (When Applicable)

  • If we send newsletters, we use email service providers that comply with data protection regulations
  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including:

  • Academic journals and publishers
  • Research institutions and universities
  • Educational resources and tools
  • Social media platforms

Important: We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit through our links.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

  • Secure server hosting with SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS)
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls to limit who can access collected data
  • Secure backup procedures

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

  • Analytics Data: Retained by Google Analytics according to their retention policies (typically 26 months)
  • Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years or until you request deletion
  • Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
  • Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 Access and Portability

  • Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format

9.2 Correction

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

9.3 Deletion

  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

9.4 Objection and Restriction

  • Object to processing of your personal information
  • Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

9.5 Withdraw Consent

  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time (where consent is the legal basis)

9.6 Opt-Out of Marketing

  • Unsubscribe from newsletters using the link in every email
  • Opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@ije2.com

10. Children’s Privacy

IJE2 is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

11. International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.

When we make changes:

  • We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
  • Significant changes will be announced on our homepage or via email (if you’ve provided your email)
  • Your continued use of IJE2 after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@ije2.com.

14. European Union Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Legal Basis for Processing: Our legal basis for processing your data includes: legitimate interests (website operation and improvement), consent (newsletters, cookies), and legal obligations
  • Data Protection Inquiries: For questions about how we handle your data, contact: contact@ije2.com
  • Supervisory Authority: You have the right to complain to your local data protection authority

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Email: contact@ije2.com
Website: https://ije2.com/contact-us/
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48-72 hours

16. Your Consent

By using International Journal Education and Evaluation (IJE2.com), you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website.