Karadeniz International Scientific Journal values the protection of personal data of users, authors, reviewers, and editors. All data processing activities are conducted in accordance with applicable national and international data protection regulations, including the Turkish Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK) and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Collected Data

The journal may collect the following data through its system:

• Name, surname, affiliation, and contact information (e-mail, etc.)
• ORCID and academic profile information
• Information related to manuscript submission and review processes
• Technical data (IP address, browser information, access time)

Purpose of Data Processing

Collected data are used for the following purposes:

• Managing manuscript submission and peer review processes
• Editorial communication and notifications
• Managing peer review workflows
• Publication and indexing processes
• Ensuring system security and technical improvements

Data Sharing

Personal data:

• Are not shared with third parties for commercial purposes
• Are used only within the scope of the editorial and publication process
• May be shared with authorized institutions when legally required

The journal does not share user data with third-party analytics or advertising systems.

Data Retention

Personal data may be stored for the duration necessary to manage publication processes and maintain academic records.

Metadata and author information related to published articles may be retained permanently for scholarly record purposes.

Data Security

The journal takes appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

User Rights

Users have the right to:

• Request access to their personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of their data when applicable

Cookies and Technical Data

The journal system may use cookies and technical data to improve user experience and perform statistical analyses.

Such data are processed in an anonymized manner and are not linked to individual identities.

Relation to Open Access

Published articles are made publicly available under open access. Therefore, author names and article-related information may be publicly accessible.