Privacy Statement

English Version

JOURNAL OF CAPTURE FISHERIES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, readers, and all users of the journal's website. This Privacy Statement outlines how personal information is collected, used, and safeguarded.

Data Collection and Use

The journal collects personal information from users when they:

  • Register as an author, reviewer, or reader
  • Submit a manuscript
  • Participate in the peer-review process
  • Subscribe to notifications or updates

The information collected may include:

  • Name and contact information (email address, affiliation, postal address)
  • ORCID iD and other researcher identifiers
  • Usernames and passwords for website access
  • Manuscript metadata and submission details
  • Review comments and recommendations

This information is used exclusively for journal operations, including:

  • Managing the submission and peer-review process
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
  • Disseminating published articles
  • Providing subscription services and notifications
  • Compiling anonymized statistics for reporting purposes

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Personal information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes. Information may be shared in the following circumstances:

  • With editors, editorial board members, and reviewers involved in the review process
  • With indexing and abstracting services as part of article metadata
  • As required by law or to protect the rights and safety of the journal and its users

Data Security

The journal employs reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Published articles and associated metadata are permanently archived for scholarly record.

User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal information held by the journal
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements
  • Opt out of communications and notifications

To exercise these rights, users may contact the editorial office at [insert email address].

Cookies

The journal website may use cookies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze website traffic. Users can configure their browser to refuse cookies, though this may affect website functionality.

Changes to This Statement

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes through the journal website or direct communication.

Contact Information

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

Editorial Office

JOURNAL OF CAPTURE FISHERIES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Email: jurnal.itpt@unsrat.ac.id