Privacy Statement

At Innovations in Agricultural and Environmental Science (IAES), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal data in compliance with international data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal details: such as names, affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID IDs during the submission or registration process.

  • Manuscript-related data: including co-author information, institutional affiliations, and correspondence details.

  • Reviewer information: including academic credentials, subject expertise, and review history.

  • Technical data: such as IP addresses, browser type, access times, and visited pages (for website analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:

  • Manuscript submission and peer review management

  • Editorial communication and publication updates

  • Indexing and metadata sharing with abstracting and indexing services

  • Reviewer matching and correspondence

  • Website functionality and traffic analysis to improve user experience

  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Personal data may be shared only under the following conditions:

  • With editors and peer reviewers involved in the manuscript review process (under confidentiality agreements).

  • With indexing services (e.g., CrossRef, DOAJ, Google scholars) for academic metadata.

  • With technical service providers (e.g., hosting platforms) that support our journal infrastructure.

  • When required by law or court order.

All data sharing complies with data protection regulations and ethical standards.

4. Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These include:

  • Secure servers and encrypted communication

  • Restricted administrative access

  • Regular backups and software updates

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

5. User Rights

As a data subject, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Withdraw consent or request deletion of your data

  • Object to data processing under specific conditions

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [editor@innovagrienv.com].

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., indexing databases, partner institutions). IAES is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

7. Changes to This Privacy Statement

IAES reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement as necessary. Any changes will be posted on the journal website with the updated date. Users are encouraged to review the policy periodically.