Privacy Statement

Journal of Education and Development (JED)
Effective Date: 2025-12-01

The Journal of Education and Development (JED), published by ChapJuly Press, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect data obtained from authors, reviewers, editors, and readers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary for the operation of our scholarly journal, including:

  • Contact and Identity Information: Your name, institutional affiliation, academic title, email address, and ORCID iD.

  • Submission and Peer Review Information: Manuscript files, reviewer reports, editorial correspondence, and publication-related data.

  • Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), and account preferences.

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

  • To process and manage manuscript submissions, peer review, editing, and publication.

  • To communicate with you regarding your submission, review invitations, editorial decisions, and journal updates.

  • To maintain and improve our online submission system and journal website.

  • To comply with legal, regulatory, and academic publishing requirements.

  • To send occasional newsletters or announcements (with your explicit consent where required).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our publishing agreement with you.

  • Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our journal services.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Consent: For specific purposes where we have obtained your explicit consent.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Data may be shared only in the following circumstances:

  • With editorial board members, peer reviewers, and production staff involved in the publication process.

  • With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., manuscript tracking systems, hosting services) under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • When required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings.

  • In aggregated, anonymized form for statistical analysis and reporting.

5. International Data Transfers

As an international journal, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement, or as required by law and academic publishing standards. Published articles and associated metadata are retained permanently as part of the scholarly record.

8. Your Rights

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

  • Access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information.

  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities.

  • Request data portability, where applicable.

  • Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on prior consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites not governed by this Privacy Statement. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Updates to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Statement or your personal information, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Journal of Education and Development (JED)
ChapJuly Press
Email: jed@julypress.org

By using our services, including registration and manuscript submission, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.