Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement for Journal of Environmental Science Studies (JESS)

Publication: Journal of Environmental Science Studies (JESS)
Publisher: ChapJuly Press
Contact Email: jess@julypress.org
Last Updated: 2025-12-01

The Journal of Environmental Science Studies (JESS) is dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of the personal data we collect. This Privacy Statement describes our practices regarding data collection, use, storage, protection, and disclosure in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you interact with our journal for operational and scholarly purposes. This may include:

  • Your name, institutional affiliation, academic title, email address, ORCID iD, and other contact details.

  • Manuscripts, peer review reports, editorial correspondence, and other materials submitted during the publication process.

  • Account credentials and preferences for users of our submission and peer review systems.

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage information collected via cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is used solely for legitimate purposes related to the operation of the journal, including:

  • Processing, reviewing, editing, and publishing manuscripts.

  • Communicating with you about submissions, reviews, editorial decisions, and journal announcements.

  • Improving our website functionality, user experience, and journal services.

  • Ensuring compliance with ethical standards, legal requirements, and publishing best practices.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on one or more of the following lawful grounds: to fulfill contractual obligations (such as publishing an accepted article), to serve our legitimate interests in operating an academic journal, to comply with legal duties, or, in certain cases, with your explicit consent.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or trade your personal data. It may be disclosed only under the following circumstances:

  • To editorial board members, peer reviewers, and staff involved in processing your submission, under strict confidentiality.

  • To trusted third-party service providers (e.g., for hosting, plagiarism checking, or archiving) under contractual obligations to protect your data.

  • If required by law, regulation, or a valid legal process.

  • In aggregated and anonymized form for statistical or research purposes.

International Data Transfers

As an international publication, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place to protect your data in line with applicable laws.

Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this statement, to comply with legal obligations, or to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record. Published articles and associated metadata are retained permanently.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, which may include the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data, the right to object to processing, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. This Privacy Statement does not extend to those sites, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Updates to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

By registering with, submitting to, or otherwise using the services of JESS, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the practices described in this Privacy Statement.