Privacy Statement

Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering (JESE) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of its authors, reviewers, subscribers, and other users. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our journal’s services, including submitting articles, reviewing manuscripts, and accessing published content.

1. Data Collection:

  • Personal Information: When authors submit manuscripts, reviewers provide feedback, or readers subscribe to the journal, we collect personal information such as names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and payment details.
  • Manuscript Data: We also collect manuscript-related data such as titles, abstracts, keywords, author details, and manuscript content (text, figures, tables, references, etc.).
  • Usage Data: We collect data on how users interact with our website and online platform, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, and page interactions for analytical and operational purposes.

2. Use of Personal Data:

  • Manuscript Processing: We use personal information to process submissions, conduct peer reviews, and facilitate publication. This includes sharing author and reviewer details with editors, reviewers, and other relevant parties involved in the publication process.
  • Communication: We use your contact information to communicate with you regarding manuscript submissions, review status, publication decisions, and updates related to the journal.
  • Payment Processing: If you make a payment for article processing charges (APCs) or subscriptions, your payment information is processed through secure third-party providers for billing purposes.
  • Marketing and Announcements: With your consent, we may use your contact details to send newsletters, promotional materials, or updates about the journal’s activities and upcoming publications.

3. Data Sharing:

  • Peer Review Process: During the review process, we share manuscript data with reviewers and editors, who are bound by confidentiality agreements. Reviewers and editors only have access to the necessary information required to complete their tasks.
  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors and service providers, such as payment processors, manuscript management systems, or data storage services, to facilitate the journal’s operations. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes specified.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal data if required by law or in response to legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of JESE, our users, or others.

4. Data Security:

  • We employ industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
  • While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, please note that no online data transmission can be guaranteed as 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

5. Data Retention:

  • JESE retains personal data and manuscript-related information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement or as required by law. This includes keeping archived copies of published articles for historical, research, or legal purposes.
  • Data related to rejected or withdrawn manuscripts may be retained for record-keeping, but will not be used for further processing.

6. Access to Your Data:

  • You have the right to access, correct, or update your personal information held by JESE. If you wish to review, modify, or delete any personal data we have collected, please contact us directly.
  • Authors and reviewers may also request access to their submitted content or review comments by contacting the editorial office.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

  • JESE may use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance user experience, analyze website usage, and improve journal operations. Cookies help us remember your preferences and provide you with a personalized experience.
  • You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the journal’s website.

8. Third-Party Links:

  • Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that JESE is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Statement:

  • JESE reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Statement at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and the updated Privacy Statement will take effect immediately upon posting. We encourage users to review this Privacy Statement periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting their data.

10. Contact Information:

  • If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at: [Journal’s Contact Email]
    [Journal’s Contact Address]

By submitting to Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering (JESE), you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your data as described.