Privacy Statement

At Gomal Journal of Agriculture and Biology, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our users' personal information. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information provided to us through our website and other communication channels.

Information Collection:

We may collect personal information, such as name, email address, affiliation, and contact details, when users voluntarily submit it to us for the purpose of manuscript submission, subscription, or correspondence. Additionally, we may collect non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser type, and operating system for statistical analysis and website optimization.

Use of Information:

Personal information provided to us is used solely for the purpose of processing manuscript submissions, managing subscriptions, communicating with authors, reviewers, and readers, and improving our services. We may also use aggregated non-personal information for internal analysis and to enhance user experience on our website.

Data Security:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only, and all data transmission is encrypted to ensure security.

Third-Party Disclosure:

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer users' personal information to third parties without their consent, except where required by law or for the purpose of fulfilling journal-related services (e.g., manuscript processing platforms).

Cookies:

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and track usage patterns. Users have the option to disable cookies in their browser settings; however, this may affect certain functionalities of the website.

Links to External Websites:

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Updates to Privacy Statement:

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Statement at any time without prior notice. Users are encouraged to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices. By using our website and submitting personal information to us, users consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of their information as described in this Privacy Statement.