Privacy Statement

Introduction

At The Journal of Human Police Policing Human (Pty) Ltd, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our authors, reviewers, readers, and all users of our journal platform. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and ethical standards.

What Information We Collect

• Personal Information:
  Name, email address, institutional affiliation, contact details, and ORCID iD (if provided) when you register or submit work to the journal.

• Submission Data:
  Manuscripts, supporting documents, and any information provided during the submission and peer review process.

• Usage Data:
  Information about how you interact with our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited), collected via cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

• Editorial Processes:
  To manage submissions, peer review, editorial decisions, and publication.

• Communication:
  To contact you regarding your submissions, reviews, or journal updates.

• Platform Improvement:
  To analyze website usage and improve user experience.

• Legal and Ethical Compliance:
  To comply with legal obligations, research ethics, and publishing standards.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

• Internal Access:
  Personal data is accessible only to authorized editorial staff and reviewers as necessary for the editorial process.

• Third Parties:
  We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared with service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.

• Legal Requirements:
  We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the journal or its users.

Data Security

• Personal information is stored securely on our journal platform, with measures in place to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

• Access to sensitive data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

Data Retention

• We retain personal and submission data only as long as necessary for editorial, legal, and archival purposes.

• Users may request the correction or deletion of their personal information, subject to journal policies and legal requirements.

Cookies and Analytics

• Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather usage statistics.

• Users can control cookie preferences through their browser settings.

Your Rights

• Access and Correction:
  You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information at any time.

• Withdrawal of Consent:
  You may withdraw your consent for data processing where applicable, though this may affect your ability to participate in the journal’s activities.

• Contact:
  For privacy-related inquiries or requests, contact the Editorial Office at:
  Email: thejournal@humanpolicepolicinghuman.co.za

Updates to This Statement

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on our website, and significant updates will be communicated to registered users.

By using our journal platform, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.