Privacy Statement

Kaduna Journal of Geography (KJG)

The Kaduna Journal of Geography (KJG) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, readers, and visitors. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in connection with our publishing activities.

1. Information We Collect

When interacting with KJG, we may collect the following information:

  • Personal Information: name, institutional affiliation, email address, and contact details provided during manuscript submission, peer review, or registration.

  • Manuscript and Academic Information: articles, research data, supplementary files, and related metadata submitted to the journal.

  • Website Usage Data: non-identifiable information such as IP addresses, browser type, access times, and pages visited, collected through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used strictly for academic publishing purposes, including:

  • Processing and managing manuscript submissions and peer reviews.

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.

  • Improving the quality and functionality of our website and publishing services.

  • Indexing, archiving, and disseminating published articles to the global research community.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

  • Personal information will not be shared with third parties, except where required by law or with your explicit consent.

  • Metadata and published articles may be shared with indexing and abstracting services to increase research visibility.

  • Our website may contain links to third-party services (e.g., indexing databases, DOI registration agencies). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

4. Data Protection and Security

  • KJG implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

  • Access to personal information is limited to authorized editorial staff and system administrators.

5. Author and Reviewer Rights

In line with applicable data protection laws (including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, NDPR):

  • Authors and reviewers have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data.

  • You may opt out of email notifications or request removal from our records by contacting the editorial office.

6. Retention of Data

Personal data related to manuscript submissions and peer review will be retained as long as necessary for academic and archiving purposes. Published works and related metadata remain permanently accessible as part of the scholarly record.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and track usage statistics. You may disable cookies in your browser, though some site functions may be limited.

8. Updates to this Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in publishing practices, legal requirements, or technological developments. Updates will be posted on the journal’s website.

9. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information, please contact:

Editorial Office
Kaduna Journal of Geography (KJG)
editor@kadunajournalofgeography.org