Privacy Statement
The Global Research Journal of Natural Science and Technology (GRJNST) is fully committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all individuals who interact with the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and website users. The journal recognizes the importance of safeguarding personal information and ensures that all data collected through its website and submission system is handled in a responsible, transparent, and secure manner.
Any personal information provided to GRJNST, including but not limited to names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, contact details, and professional information, is collected solely for the purpose of managing and supporting the journal’s editorial and publication processes. This includes manuscript submission, peer review coordination, editorial decision-making, communication with authors and reviewers, publication notifications, and the overall administration of journal activities.
The information collected will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to any third party for commercial, promotional, or unrelated purposes. Personal data may only be accessed by authorized members of the editorial team, including editors and administrative staff, strictly on a need-to-know basis in order to perform their official duties within the publication process.
GRJNST takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data. These measures are designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While the journal strives to maintain a secure system, users are also encouraged to take necessary precautions when sharing personal information online.
The journal may use the provided email addresses to communicate important and relevant information, such as acknowledgements of manuscript submission, review updates, editorial decisions, requests for revisions, publication confirmations, and announcements related to journal operations. Such communications are strictly limited to journal-related matters, and users will not receive unsolicited or marketing communications from the journal.
In certain cases, limited information such as author names, affiliations, and contact details may be published alongside accepted articles as part of standard academic publishing practices. This information is considered essential for the identification of authorship and academic transparency. By submitting a manuscript, authors consent to the publication of such information as part of the final article.
The journal retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill its editorial and publication responsibilities. After this period, data may be securely archived or deleted in accordance with standard data retention practices. GRJNST also respects the rights of individuals to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, subject to applicable policies and operational requirements.
GRJNST does not intentionally collect sensitive personal data beyond what is required for academic publishing. Any information collected is treated with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity. The journal continuously reviews its privacy practices to ensure compliance with applicable data protection standards and to maintain the trust of its contributors and users.
By registering with the journal, submitting a manuscript, or engaging in any part of the editorial process, users acknowledge and consent to the collection and use of their personal information as outlined in this Privacy Statement. Any questions, concerns, or requests regarding privacy and data handling may be directed to the journal’s editorial office through the official contact channels provided on the website.
