Privacy Statement

Resilient Civil Infrastructure Systems (RCIS) respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.

Personal information entered into the journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

 

1. Collection of Information

The journal collects personal information necessary for:

  • Manuscript submission and review
  • Editorial communication
  • Publication processes
  • Journal administration

This may include names, affiliations, email addresses, and professional identifiers.

 

2. Use of Information

Collected data are used solely for:

  • Managing submissions and peer review
  • Communicating editorial decisions
  • Publishing accepted articles
  • Maintaining journal records

Personal information is not used for commercial purposes.

 

3. Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts and associated correspondence are treated as confidential.

Reviewer identities are protected under the journal’s double-blind peer review system.

 

4. Data Protection

The journal takes reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect stored personal information from unauthorized access or misuse.

 

5. Third-Party Disclosure

Personal information will not be shared with third parties except when required by law or in cases of verified research misconduct.

 

6. Author Publication Information

Upon publication, author names, affiliations, and contact information provided for publication purposes will appear in the final article.

 

7. Consent

By submitting a manuscript or registering with the journal, users consent to the collection and use of their information as described in this statement.