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Privacy Statement

The Uganda Pentecostal University Journal of Sustainable Development (UPUJSD) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

  1. Authors: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and ORCID ID (optional) submitted during manuscript submission.
  2. Reviewers and Editors: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and areas of expertise.
  3. Readers and Website Users: Non-identifiable information such as IP addresses and browsing data collected through cookies to enhance user experience.

How We Use Information

  1. Authors: Information is used for processing manuscripts, communicating decisions, and providing appropriate credit for published work.
  2. Reviewers and Editors: Data is used to facilitate the peer-review process, manage editorial workflows, and ensure transparency and accountability.
  3. Readers and Website Users: Non-identifiable data is used to improve website functionality and track engagement metrics.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties except under the following circumstances:

  1. Compliance with legal obligations or regulatory requirements.
  2. When authors' details (e.g., name, affiliation) are included in published articles for attribution.
  3. With service providers for secure hosting and technical support of the journal’s website.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes secure servers, encryption protocols, and restricted access to sensitive information.

Cookies

The UPUJSD website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymized data for analytics. Users may adjust browser settings to decline cookies, though this may affect site functionality.

User Rights

Individuals have the right to:

  • Access their personal data held by the journal.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of their data where legally permissible.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement or the handling of your personal information, please contact: