Privacy Statement

The Columbia Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information.

Information Collection

We collect personal information in the following contexts:

• Authors: Name, affiliation, contact details, ORCID ID, payment information
• Reviewers: Name, affiliation, contact details, areas of expertise
• Readers: Email addresses (for alert services), institutional affiliation
• Website Visitors: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies)

Use of Information

Personal information is used for the following purposes:

• Processing manuscript submissions and managing the peer review process
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors about journal matters
• Sending table of contents alerts and other publication notifications
• Improving our website and services through analytics
• Processing payments for article processing charges

Data Sharing

Columbia Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist in journal operations (e.g., manuscript tracking, payment processing)
• Indexing and abstracting services for publication metadata
• Academic databases and discovery services
• Law enforcement agencies when required by law

Author names, affiliations, and email addresses are published with articles as part of standard academic practice.

Data Security

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

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Changes to This Statement

We may update this privacy statement periodically. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page.

Contact Us

For questions about this privacy statement or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@cjmpr.org.

Last Updated: September 16, 2023