Privacy Statement

The Journal of Geoinformatics and Digital Geography is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and visitors. Personal information collected during submission, peer review, publication, and communication is handled responsibly and securely.

This Privacy Statement explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected through the journal website and publishing process.

• Name and professional affiliation
• Email address and contact details
• ORCID iD and researcher identifiers
• Academic and professional information
• Manuscript submission details
• Reviewer and editorial information
• Journal correspondence
• Account registration details

• Process manuscript submissions
• Manage peer review
• Communicate with authors and reviewers
• Coordinate editorial activities
• Maintain publication records
• Improve website functionality
• Provide technical support

All submitted manuscripts remain confidential throughout the editorial and peer-review process. Access is limited to authorized editors, reviewers, and publication staff.

Personal information is never sold, rented, or traded. Information is shared only when necessary to support legitimate journal operations, publication services, or legal requirements.

Appropriate technical and organizational safeguards are implemented to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, loss, or disclosure.

The journal website may use cookies to improve website functionality, maintain user sessions, and enhance the browsing experience. Users may manage cookies through their browser settings.

Trusted third-party services may be used for website hosting, manuscript management, DOI registration, indexing, and other publication-related activities. These services receive only the information required to perform their functions.

Personal information and publication records are retained as long as necessary to support journal operations, preserve the scholarly record, and comply with legal and ethical obligations.

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in journal policies, publishing practices, website functionality, or applicable legal requirements.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Statement or the handling of your personal information, please contact the editorial office through the journal's Contact page.