Privacy Statement
The Journal of Community Science and Applied Nutrition (JCSAN) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Any personal information collected by the journal will be used solely for the purposes of scholarly publishing and journal operations.
1. Collection of Personal Information
Personal information such as names, affiliations, email addresses, ORCID IDs, and other contact details may be collected during manuscript submission, peer review, editorial processing, and publication. This information is essential for communication and the efficient functioning of the journal.
2. Use of Information
- Managing manuscript submission and peer-review processes
- Editorial decision-making and publication workflows
- Communication with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members
- Indexing, archiving, and dissemination of published articles
Personal data collected by the journal will not be used for commercial or marketing purposes.
3. Data Protection and Security
JCSAN employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized editorial staff and journal administrators only.
4. Sharing of Information
Personal information may be shared only when necessary for publishing services such as indexing, archiving, DOI registration, or online hosting, and only to the extent required. The journal does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.
5. Cookies and Website Usage
The journal website may use cookies for system administration, user authentication, and to enhance user experience. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information beyond what users voluntarily provide.
6. Rights of Authors and Reviewers
Authors and reviewers have the right to access, correct, or request the removal of their personal information by contacting the journal’s editorial office, subject to legal, ethical, and publishing requirements.
7. Policy Updates
This privacy statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in journal policies, publishing practices, or regulatory requirements. Any revisions will be published on the journal website.
