Privacy policy

Privacy Policy for the Journal of Public Health & Environment

Introduction

The Journal of Public Health & Environment is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our community members, including authors, reviewers, and readers. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to ensure your information is protected.

Information Collection

1. Personal Information: We collect personal information during the manuscript submission process, peer review, and registration for journal updates. This may include names, affiliations, email addresses, and other contact details.

2. Usage Information: We gather information about how individuals access and use our website, including page views, download counts, and search queries. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our services.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, track website usage patterns, and personalize content. Users can control the use of cookies at the browser level, but if you choose to disable cookies, it may limit your use of certain features or functions on our website.

Use of Information

1. To Process Submissions: Personal information is used to manage manuscript submissions, peer review, and publication processes.

2. To Communicate: We use your information to communicate with you about your submissions, to provide updates about the journal, and to respond to your inquiries.

3. To Improve Our Services: Usage information and feedback are used to enhance the functionality, usability, and content of our website and services.

Sharing of Information

1. With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

2. For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information where required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users or the public.

3. With Consent: Apart from the above, we will share personal information with third parties only with explicit consent from the individual.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information. However, no internet-based site can be 100% secure and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. You can also object to or restrict the processing of your personal information. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at the details below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Journal of Public Health & Environment reserves the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on [05-07-2023].