Privacy Policy

International Journal of GeoAI Applications in Agriculture and Innovation (IJGAAI)

1. Introduction

The International Journal of GeoAI Applications in Agriculture and Innovation (IJGAAI) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of authors, reviewers, editors, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and ethical publishing standards.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Identification Information

Full name
Email address
Institutional affiliation
Contact number

2.2 Manuscript-Related Information

Author and co-author details
Submitted manuscripts and supplementary files
Reviewer comments and editorial decisions

2.3 Technical and Usage Data

IP address
Browser type and device information
Cookies and website usage behaviour

3. Purpose of Data Collection

Manuscript submission and peer review processing
Communication with authors, reviewers, and editors
Journal management and publication processes
Improvement of website functionality and user experience
Compliance with legal, indexing, and archiving requirements

4. Legal Basis for Processing

User consent during submission or registration
Legitimate academic and publishing interests
Compliance with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

IJGAAI does not sell or rent personal data. Data may be shared only with:

Editorial board members and reviewers (for peer review purposes)
Indexing and archiving services (metadata only)
Payment gateways for APC processing (if applicable)
Legal authorities where required by law

6. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards, including:

Secure servers and encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
Restricted access to authorised personnel
Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities and threats

7. Data Retention

Data is retained for editorial, publication, and indexing purposes
Retention may continue for archiving and legal compliance
Users may request deletion subject to legal and publishing constraints

8. Cookies Policy

The IJGAAI website may use cookies to:

Enhance user experience
Analyse website traffic and usage
Maintain session functionality

Users can control or disable cookies through browser settings.

9. User Rights

Users have the right to:

Access their personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of data (where applicable)
Withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be submitted via the official journal email.

10. Third-Party Services

The journal may use third-party services such as:

Plagiarism detection systems
DOI registration agencies (e.g., Crossref)
Payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe)

These providers operate under their own privacy policies.

11. Confidentiality in Peer Review

All submitted manuscripts and reviewer communications are treated as strictly confidential and are used only for editorial and review purposes.

12. International Data Transfers

As an international journal, data may be processed across jurisdictions. Appropriate safeguards are implemented to ensure secure handling of personal data.

13. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Information

Editorial Office – IJGAAI
Email: editor@ijgaai.com
Website: www.ijgaai.com