Privacy Policy and Data Protection

General Information
Digital Innovation Society values the protection of personal data and respects the privacy of all visitors, authors, reviewers, and collaborators. This website provides information about the society and its academic publishing activities. Personal data is processed only where necessary for communication, academic coordination, and compliance with applicable legal requirements.

Collection and Use of Personal Data
Personal data is collected only when it is voluntarily provided, for example, through email communication. Such data may include names, email addresses, and content of correspondence. The information is used exclusively to respond to inquiries, manage academic communication, or support publishing-related activities. Personal data is not used for advertising, profiling, or commercial purposes.
Technical data such as server log files may be recorded by the hosting provider for operational security and system maintenance. This data typically includes access time, browser type, and IP address. It is processed only for technical purposes and is not used to identify individual users.

Data Protection and Confidentiality
All personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Appropriate technical and organisational measures are applied to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Personal data is not disclosed to third parties unless required by law or necessary for the fulfilment of legal obligations. Technical data such as server log files may be recorded by the hosting provider for operational security and system maintenance. This data typically includes access time, browser type, and IP address. It is processed only for technical purposes and is not used to identify individual users.

Duration of Storage
Personal data is stored only for the period necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. Correspondence data is retained for as long as required to manage communication or meet legal documentation obligations. Once the purpose no longer applies and no legal retention requirement exists, the data is deleted or anonymised.

Rights of Data Subjects
Individuals whose personal data is processed have the right to request access to their data, request correction of inaccurate information, and request deletion of their data where legally permissible. Requests related to data protection and privacy may be directed to the contact address provided in the imprint.
Further information regarding legal responsibility and contact details is available in the Imprint section of this website.