1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how JHED (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our website and participate in the JHED. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information under this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information to provide and improve our services:

• Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and professional affiliation when you submit papers and abstracts.
• Technical Data: We automatically collect information on our website through cookies.
• Communications: We may keep records of your correspondence with us, including emails and feedback forms.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To Process Submissions and Payments: We use your information to process your paper submission and ease the process of conducting payment.
• To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to send you updates, confirmations, and other important information regarding your Journal submissions.
• To Improve Our Services: We analyze technical data to enhance your experience on our website and ensure the smooth operation of our services.
• For Marketing Purposes: With your consent, we may use your information to send you promotional materials about future events and related activities.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, mainly in processing payments (banks). These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or the safety of others.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Sensitive information, such as payment details, is encrypted during transmission using secure socket layer (SSL) technology.
• Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected (registration/payment), or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your data, subject to legal requirements.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Footer section below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device and help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the Republic of Macedonia, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the Republic of Macedonia. By using our website and providing your information, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Macedonia.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected].