Privacy Statement

At Journal of Earth and Planetary Sciences (JEPS), we are fully committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement describes how personal information is collected, used, and safeguarded in accordance with international data protection standards and ethical publishing practices.

1. Data We Collect

  • Names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses of authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Submission and peer-review metadata necessary for editorial and publishing processes.
  • Technical data such as essential cookies and server logs for system security and performance.

No sensitive personal data is collected beyond what is required for scholarly publishing.

2. Use of Information

  • Editorial management of manuscripts and peer review.
  • Publishing author details in articles and metadata for indexing services.
  • Maintaining website functionality and improving services.

We do not sell, rent, or misuse personal data for commercial purposes.

3. Disclosure and Transparency

Author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, and emails may be included in published articles and related metadata to ensure transparency and attribution. Information may also be shared with indexing and archiving services under secure agreements.

4. Cookies

Essential cookies are used for proper site operation (login, submission, security). Optional analytics and marketing cookies may be used to enhance user experience. Users can manage non-essential cookies through their browser settings.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for publishing purposes. Published content and metadata may be stored indefinitely to preserve the academic record.

6. Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. Access is restricted to authorized editorial staff only.

7. User Rights

Users may request access to, correction, or deletion of their personal information, and may withdraw consent for non-essential processing, in compliance with applicable laws.

8. Contact

For questions regarding privacy or data protection, please contact:
Editorial Office – JEPS
Email: jeps@imsyp.com

9. Updates

This Privacy Statement may be updated to reflect changes in law or operational practice. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Last updated: 23 September 2025