1. Introduction

TJESDS is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information in connection with the journal’s operations and website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from users:

Authors: Names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, ORCID IDs, and manuscript-related data.

Reviewers: Names, affiliations, email addresses, reviewing history, and expertise.

Website Visitors: IP addresses, browser type, and usage data via cookies.

Subscribers/Readers: Email addresses and preferences for newsletter or alert services.

3. Use of Information

Personal information collected is used for the following purposes:

Managing submissions and the peer-review process

Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors

Publishing accepted articles with appropriate author details

Improving the journal’s services and user experience

Providing updates, newsletters, or announcements (with consent)

4. Data Protection and Security

TJESDS takes reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Access to information is restricted to authorized personnel involved in journal operations.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

TJESDS does not sell or rent personal data to third parties. We only share information when:

Required by law or legal processes

Necessary to facilitate peer review or editorial services

Explicitly authorized by the data subject (e.g., for reviewer recognition)

6. Cookies (If Applicable)

If the TJESDS website uses cookies, they may be used to:

Track browsing behavior to improve user experience

Analyze traffic using analytics services

Remember user preferences

Users may adjust browser settings to disable cookies, although some features may not function correctly.

7. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law, institutional policy, or publishing ethics.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data

Request correction or deletion

Withdraw consent

Object to processing

Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

Requests should be sent to the journal’s editorial office.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website or communication may contain links to external sites. TJESDS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

TJESDS reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary. All changes will be posted on the journal’s official website with the updated revision date.

11. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

The Editorial Office
Transdisciplinary Journal of Education and Sustainable Development Studies (TJESDS)
Email: geoedu.susdevstudies@gmail.com