Privacy Statement

We appreciate your visit to the Journal of Architecture and Theory website and your interest in creating a user account. The journal’s editorial team values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains what personal data we collect, the reasons for collecting it, and how it is used.

Contact

The Journal of Architecture and Theory website is owned and operated by Basanta Misra Educational Fund Trust (BMEW Trust).

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact us at:
joaat@gmail.com

Use of Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on a user’s computer hard drive that record information about how the website is accessed and used. This enables the website to provide a more efficient and customized user experience.

What do we use cookies for?

Cookies may be used to remember user preferences selected on the website. Cookies are not used to collect personally identifiable information. Most cookies are automatically deleted when you leave the website or shortly thereafter.

Anonymous session cookies are used to support website navigation and functionality. If you log in as a registered user, a session cookie may contain your user ID to verify access permissions. Only information strictly necessary for these purposes is collected.

The website also uses tracking software such as Google Analytics to better understand user interactions. This software uses cookies to monitor website usage but does not collect or store personal information.

Users may disable cookies through their browser security or privacy settings. Please note that blocking cookies may limit certain website features.

Personal Information

While using the website, users may be asked to provide personal information. This information is used solely to administer the journal’s editorial, peer-review, and publication systems. All personal data is securely stored and handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR (EU) 2016/679 and other relevant laws.

Users may request access to or removal of their personal data at any time by contacting joaat@gmail.com.

What Data Do We Collect?

When registering on the Journal of Architecture and Theory website, the following data may be collected:

• Name and surname
• Email address
• Institutional affiliation
• Country of residence
• User account credentials (username)
• ORCID iD (linked to the researcher’s public ORCID profile)

Why Is This Data Collected?

This information allows individuals to register as authors, reviewers, or editors and to participate in submission, peer-review, and editorial processes within the journal system.

Information Collection and Use

How do we collect information?

The Journal of Architecture and Theory collects information in the following ways:

1. Online forms
   Data provided directly by users through registration forms or website input fields.
2. With user authorization
   Data provided with written or verbal consent (e.g., via email, phone, or in person) to create a user account on an individual’s behalf.

Note: Personal data may also be transferred from archival issues previously published on earlier platforms of the Journal of Architecture and Theory.

How Will the Data Be Stored?

Personal data is stored securely in databases managed by Basanta Misra Educational Fund Trust (BMEW Trust).

Editors of the Journal of Architecture and Theory may access limited personal information (name, email address, user ID) strictly for editorial and publication purposes, including reviewer selection, communication, and account management.

Third-party access is permitted only when required for website maintenance or development and only for the duration necessary. Appropriate security measures are always applied.

How Will the Data Be Used?

Personal data collected by the journal is used exclusively for the operation of this open-access journal and is not shared with third parties for unrelated purposes.

Email Notifications

Registered users may receive automated email notifications related to submissions, reviews, and editorial decisions.

Users who opt in as reviewers may receive review invitations relevant to their areas of expertise.

Published articles include a correspondence email address for the corresponding author.

Direct Emails

Editors or journal staff may contact registered users when necessary to manage accounts, resolve technical issues, invite reviewers, or complete publication processes.

Registered users may also be contacted for service improvement, feedback collection, or reviewer recognition, based on the legitimate interests of BMEW Trust.

Corresponding Author Details

Published articles include a correspondence email address for the corresponding author.

Consent Renewal

Basanta Misra Educational Fund Trust (BMEW Trust) may contact registered users prior to data deletion to offer the opportunity to renew consent and remain registered.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil editorial, legal, and operational purposes. Once no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Registration Forms

The Journal Editorial Office does not sell or rent personal data collected through website registration forms.

Choosing How We Use Your Data

Users may:

• Verify, update, correct, or delete their personal information
• Request a readable copy of stored personal data
• Deactivate their account via account settings
• Contact the support team at joaat@gmail.com

Archived data may be retained where required by law or for legitimate operational purposes.

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically. Any changes will be published on the journal website.

Last updated: 23 / 2 / 2026