Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Artificial Intelligence in Learning (AIL)
Online ISSN: 3089-3690
Published by Metabright / Bright Publisher

This Privacy Policy explains how Artificial Intelligence in Learning (AIL) (“we,” “our,” or “the Journal”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained from authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors.

By accessing or using our website (https://ail.mbicore.com) or submitting content to the Journal, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Identification Information

  • Full name

  • Affiliation and institution

  • Email address

  • ORCID ID

  • Country/region

  • Contact information provided during submission or registration

1.2 Submission and Publication Data

  • Manuscript files and supplementary materials

  • Author metadata (names, affiliations, contributions)

  • Peer review reports

  • Editorial decisions and communication history

1.3 Website Usage Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited, access time, and referring URLs

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.4 Account Information

  • Username and encrypted password

  • Profile details stored in the Journal system

2. How We Use the Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • Manuscript processing: peer review, editorial decisions, correspondence, and publication.

  • User account management: enabling login, profile updates, and submission tracking.

  • Communication: sending notifications, updates, reviewer requests, or journal announcements.

  • Website improvement: analyzing traffic, performance, and user behavior.

  • Indexing and metadata distribution: sharing published article metadata with indexing services, repositories, and library databases.

  • Compliance: ensuring research integrity, preventing misconduct, and meeting legal or publication requirements.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your region, data processing may rely on:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., manuscript submission)

  • Legitimate interest in scholarly communication

  • Compliance with legal and ethical obligations related to academic publishing

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Editors and reviewers: for peer review and editorial workflow

  • Indexing and abstracting services: such as Google Scholar, Crossref, or institutional repositories

  • Service providers: hosting, analytics, or email delivery services

  • Regulatory or ethics bodies: in cases of misconduct investigation

  • Affiliated publisher (Bright Publisher / Metabright) for publishing operations

We limit access to only what is necessary for assigned roles.

5. Data Storage and Security

  • Personal data is stored securely on our servers or trusted third-party service providers.

  • Passwords are encrypted.

  • Access controls are applied to editorial and administrative accounts.

  • We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Maintain login sessions

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze site traffic and performance

Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:

  • Journal operations

  • Publication record preservation

  • Legal and research-integrity purposes

  • Archival and indexing requirements

Published articles and metadata remain permanently accessible as part of the scholarly record.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion (when legally allowable)

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request data portability

  • Object to certain types of processing

Requests can be made through our Contact page.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party services.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal data, please contact:

Artificial Intelligence in Learning (AIL)
Website: https://ail.mbicore.com/
Publisher: Metabright / Bright Publisher

Last Updated: 1 August 2025