Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

International Journal for Research in Agricultural and Food Science (IJRAFS) respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Personal information collected during the manuscript submission, peer review, and publication processes is used only for appropriate journal administration, communication, and publishing purposes.

IJRAFS does not sell or intentionally disclose personal information to third parties except where disclosure is required by law or is necessary for legitimate publication and administrative processes.

Information Collected

The journal may collect:

  • Author names and institutional affiliations
  • Email addresses and contact information
  • ORCID iDs, where provided
  • Manuscript and publication information
  • Reviewer and editorial correspondence
  • Technical information related to website and system usage

Use of Information

Collected information may be used to:

  • Process and manage manuscript submissions
  • Coordinate the peer review process
  • Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors
  • Publish and manage accepted articles
  • Maintain appropriate journal and publication records
  • Support the administration and improvement of journal operations

Data Protection

IJRAFS takes reasonable measures to protect personal information and maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts. The journal aims to:

  • Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts during the editorial and peer review process
  • Protect personal information against unauthorized access or disclosure
  • Use collected information only for appropriate journal and publication purposes
  • Respect the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and other users of the journal