The Journal of Childhood Education is committed to protecting the privacy, integrity, and confidentiality of personal information provided by authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how personal data collected through the journal’s website and submission system is managed in accordance with international publishing ethics and best practices.

Personal information such as names, affiliations, email addresses, ORCID identifiers, and other relevant details entered into this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of scholarly publishing. These purposes include manuscript submission and processing, peer review coordination, editorial communication, publication management, indexing, and academic dissemination. The journal ensures that all collected data are used solely to support editorial workflows and will not be shared with third parties for commercial or non-scholarly purposes.

All editorial members, reviewers, and staff are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscripts and personal information throughout the review and publication process. Any data accessed during peer review must be treated as privileged information and must not be used for personal advantage, research purposes, or distribution outside the editorial process. The journal follows recognized international publication ethics standards to safeguard author and reviewer identities where applicable.

The journal applies appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security, including controlled access to editorial systems, secure storage of submission records, and protection against unauthorized access or data misuse. Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to maintain the scholarly record, ensure transparency of publication history, and comply with indexing and archiving requirements.

By submitting manuscripts or registering on this platform, users consent to the collection and use of their personal information as described in this policy. Users may request updates or corrections to their personal data at any time by contacting the editorial office through the journal’s official contact channels.

The Journal of Childhood Education may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect developments in ethical publishing standards, data protection regulations, and journal policies. Continued use of the journal website indicates acceptance of the current privacy practices.