Use of Cookies
Use of Cookies Policy
Kemetica Scientific Journals (KSJ)
1. Introduction
Kemetica Scientific Journals (KSJ) ("we," "us," "our," or "the Journal") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, online submission system, and related digital services (collectively, the "Services"). This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
By using our Services, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy, except where strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements under applicable law. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie preference tools described below.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and enhance your user experience.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and provide anonymized analytics information to website operators.
2.1 Types of Cookies by Duration
| Type | Description |
| Session Cookies | Temporary cookies that exist only while your browser is open. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser. |
| Persistent Cookies | Cookies that remain on your device for a fixed period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and actions across multiple sessions. |
2.2 Types of Cookies by Source
| Type | Description |
| First-Party Cookies | Set directly by our website or submission system and can only be read by our website. |
| Third-Party Cookies | Set by domains other than our website (e.g., Google Analytics, social media platforms). These are used for analytics, advertising, and embedded content. |
2.3 Other Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use the following similar technologies:
| Technology | Description |
| Local Storage | HTML5 local storage that allows websites to store larger amounts of data on your device without an expiration date. |
| Session Storage | Similar to local storage but cleared when the browser tab is closed. |
| Web Beacons (Pixel Tags) | Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails used to track user behavior, open rates, and click-throughs. |
| JavaScript | Scripts that collect information about how you interact with our Services. |
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies into four distinct types based on their purpose. You will be presented with a cookie consent banner when you first visit our website, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- Secure login to the online submission system
- Navigation and basic page loading
- Maintaining your session while you submit a manuscript or complete a review
- Managing your shopping cart or subscription checkout
- Security and fraud prevention
- Compliance with legal requirements (e.g., cookie consent storage)
These cookies do not require your consent and are always active.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
| session_id | Maintains your active session while using the submission system | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| auth_token | Authenticates your identity after login | Persistent (1 day) |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choices | Persistent (6 months) |
| security_check | Verifies browser integrity and prevents automated attacks | Session |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of our Services by remembering your preferences and choices. They may be set by us or by third-party service providers whose services we have added to our pages.
If you disable these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
| language_pref | Remembers your preferred language for the interface | Persistent (1 year) |
| display_settings | Stores your preferred display settings (e.g., font size, contrast) | Persistent (6 months) |
| recent_activity | Remembers recently viewed articles or searches | Session |
| saved_submissions | Temporarily saves incomplete submission forms | Persistent (30 days) |
3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website and submission system, allowing us to improve performance, identify technical issues, and understand user behavior. All information collected is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
If you disable these cookies, we will not be able to analyze website traffic or measure performance, but the core functionality of the Services will remain available.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Ad conversion tracking | 3 months |
| plausible_stats | Plausible (if used) | Privacy-friendly anonymized analytics | Session |
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies (Not Typically Used by Academic Journals)
KSJ does not engage in behavioral advertising, retargeting, or selling user data to advertisers. However, we may occasionally use limited marketing cookies for:
- Promoting calls for papers or special issues via email (no tracking across external sites)
- Measuring the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns
These cookies are disabled by default and require explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _fbp | Facebook (Meta) | Measures effectiveness of social media promotions (if applicable) | 3 months |
| _li_ss | Tracks clicks from LinkedIn posts (if applicable) | Session |
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following specific purposes:
4.1 Authentication and Security
- Verifying your identity when you log in to the submission system
- Protecting your account from unauthorized access
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent or malicious activity
4.2 User Preferences
- Remembering your language and display preferences
- Storing your cookie consent choices
- Saving your recently used submission options
4.3 Performance and Analytics
- Understanding how authors, reviewers, and editors interact with our platform
- Identifying pages that are slow, error-prone, or underperforming
- Measuring the effectiveness of our website design and navigation
4.4 Editorial Workflow
- Tracking the status of manuscript submissions
- Managing peer-review assignments
- Notifying users of pending tasks (revisions, reviews, decisions)
4.5 Research and Impact Measurement
- Counting article downloads and abstract views (anonymized)
- Tracking citations (via third-party services like Crossref and Google Scholar)
5. Cookies Placed by Third-Party Services
Our Services may include features or content from third-party providers that set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies, and you should review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information.
| Third Party | Purpose | Opt-Out Link |
| Google Analytics | Website usage analytics | https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout |
| CrossRef | DOI resolution and citation tracking | https://www.crossref.org/privacy/ |
| ORCID | Author identification and authentication | https://orcid.org/privacy-policy |
| Clarivate (Web of Science) | Journal indexing and impact metrics | https://clarivate.com/privacy-statement/ |
| Scopus (Elsevier) | Abstract and citation database | https://www.elsevier.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| Cloudflare | Security and performance optimization | https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ |
| Google reCAPTCHA | Spam and bot prevention on forms | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
6. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
You have the right to accept, reject, or delete cookies through various methods described below.
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to:
- Accept All Cookies: Consents to all categories of cookies
- Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Accepts only strictly necessary cookies
- Customize Preferences: Selectively accept or reject functional, analytics, and marketing cookies
Your preference will be stored for 6 months. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the website footer or by clearing your cookies.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete individual cookies
- Block all cookies (including strictly necessary cookies)
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals (though many websites, including KSJ, do not currently respond to these signals)
Instructions for Major Browsers:
| Browser | Instructions Link |
Important Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from using essential features of our Services, including:
- Logging into the submission system
- Submitting a manuscript
- Completing a peer review
- Accessing your account or subscription
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using the following tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Your Online Choices (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.com
7. How Long Do Cookies Stay on Your Device?
The duration that cookies remain on your device depends on whether they are session cookies or persistent cookies:
| Cookie Type | Default Duration | Can be cleared by user? |
| Session cookies | Until browser is closed | Yes |
| Persistent cookies (essential) | 1 day to 6 months | Yes |
| Persistent cookies (functional) | 6 months to 1 year | Yes |
| Persistent cookies (analytics) | 24 hours to 2 years | Yes |
| Persistent cookies (consent preference) | 6 months | Yes |
You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Depending on which cookies you disable, certain features of our Services may be affected:
| Cookie Category Disabled | Consequences |
| Strictly Necessary | You will not be able to log in, submit manuscripts, complete reviews, or use any account-based features. |
| Functional | Your language, display, and other preferences will not be saved. You may need to re-enter information on each visit. |
| Analytics | We will not be able to analyze website performance or improve user experience based on usage data. Core functionality remains available. |
| Targeting/Advertising | No significant impact, as KSJ does not rely on advertising revenue or behavioral tracking. |
9. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect information that constitutes personal data (e.g., your login ID, IP address, browsing behavior). Where this occurs, the processing of such personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy . In particular:
- We process personal data collected via cookies based on your consent (for non-essential cookies)
- We retain cookie-related personal data as described in our Privacy Policy
- You have the right to access, rectify, and delete any personal data collected via cookies
10. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
- Displaying a notice on our cookie consent banner for returning users
- Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookies Policy.
11. International Compliance
11.1 GDPR (European Economic Area and United Kingdom)
We comply with the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and the GDPR (2016/679) regarding cookie consent. Key requirements:
- Prior Consent: Non-essential cookies are set only after we obtain your explicit consent via the cookie banner.
- Information: We provide clear and comprehensive information about cookies before consent is obtained.
- Withdrawal: You may withdraw your consent at any time with equal ease to granting it.
- Documentation: We maintain records of consent as required by law.
11.2 CCPA (California)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) does not specifically regulate cookies, but it treats certain cookie data as "personal information." We do not sell personal information collected via cookies. California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of their information (which we do not engage in).
11.3 Brazil (LGPD)
Under Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), we obtain consent for non-essential cookies and provide clear information about our data processing activities.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@ksj.edu (placeholder - استبدل بالبريد الفعلي)
Subject Line: "Cookies Inquiry – [Your Name]"
Mailing Address:
Data Privacy Officer
Kemetica Scientific Journals (KSJ)
[Institution Name]
[Street Address]
[City, Postal Code]
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13. How to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe we have not complied with applicable cookie laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority:
- EEA residents: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en
- UK residents: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) – https://ico.org.uk
- Swiss residents: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) – https://www.edoeb.admin.ch
We encourage you to contact us first at privacy@ksj.edu so we can attempt to resolve your concerns directly before you approach a supervisory authority.
14. List of Cookies in Use (Detailed Table)
Below is a complete, detailed list of all cookies currently used on KSJ Services:
| Cookie Name | Category | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
| session_id | Strictly Necessary | KSJ | User session management | Session | First-Party |
| csrf_token | Strictly Necessary | KSJ | Security (CSRF protection) | Session | First-Party |
| auth_token | Strictly Necessary | KSJ | Authentication after login | 1 day | First-Party |
| cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | KSJ | Stores cookie preferences | 6 months | First-Party |
| language_pref | Functional | KSJ | Language preference | 1 year | First-Party |
| display_settings | Functional | KSJ | Display preferences (font, contrast) | 6 months | First-Party |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics | User identification | 2 years | Third-Party |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics | User identification | 24 hours | Third-Party |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics | Request rate limiting | 1 minute | Third-Party |
| _gcl_au | Analytics | Google Ads | Ad conversion (limited use) | 3 months | Third-Party |
15. Acknowledgment
By using the Services of Kemetica Scientific Journals (KSJ) and clicking "Accept All" or continuing to use our Services after being presented with the cookie banner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie preference tools on our website.