Privacy Statement

JOSTES is committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

 1. *Information Collection*

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- *Authors:* Name, affiliation, email address, postal address, phone number, and ORCID iD.
- *Reviewers:* Name, affiliation, email address, and review history.
- *Readers:* Name, email address, and usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, and pages accessed).

2. *Use of Information*

We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- *Manuscript Submission and Review:* To process manuscript submissions, manage the peer review process, and communicate with authors and reviewers.
- *Publication:* To publish articles and author information, including names and affiliations, in our journal.
- *Communication:* To send newsletters, updates, and information about our journal and related activities.
- *Website Analytics:* To analyze website usage and improve our services.

3. *Legal Basis for Processing*

Our legal basis for collecting and processing personal information includes:
- *Consent:* When you provide your personal information voluntarily, you consent to our processing of that information.
- *Contract:* Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, such as the submission and publication of a manuscript.
- *Legitimate Interests:* Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as managing the peer review process and improving our services.

4. *Data Sharing and Disclosure*

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except as necessary for the operation of our journal, including:
- *Editorial and Review Board:* Sharing information with editors and reviewers involved in the peer review process.
- *Service Providers:* Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our journal, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- *Legal Requirements:* To comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, or safety of [Journal Name], our users, or others.

5. *Data Security*

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. *Data Retention*

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

7. *Your Rights*

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- *Access:* You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- *Rectification:* You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- *Erasure:* You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain conditions.
- *Objection:* You can object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
- *Data Portability:* You can request the transfer of your personal information to another organization, where technically feasible.

8. *Changes to this Privacy Statement*

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Statement on our website.

9. *Contact Us*

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data processing practices, please contact us at:

[Journal of Science, Technology and Environmental Studies]  
[Dr. Peter Scott Etaware]  
[Email Address]  
[Postal Address]  
[Phone Number]