Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

1. Introduction

   The East African Journal of Sciences (EAJS) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all individuals who interact with its platform, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. EAJS may collect personal information such as names, affiliations, contact details, and other relevant data necessary for manuscript processing and dissemination. This data is used solely for journal operations and securely stored. It will not be shared without explicit consent, except as required by law or for journal functions.

2. Personal Information Collection and Use

   Personal data includes information that identifies an individual directly or indirectly. EAJS collects such data solely for purposes essential to its submission and review processes. This includes names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and phone numbers of authors and reviewers. No data is collected from users who have not registered on the EAJS website.

3. Securing Personal Data

   EAJS implements technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against loss or misuse, including access controls, secure storage, and security reviews. While we follow best practices, no method of digital storage is completely secure. We continually improve our data protection to meet legal and industry standards.

4. Updating This Privacy Statement

   This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or best practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date. We encourage all users to review the policy regularly.

5. Contact

   If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: aueastjs@gmail.com