Privacy Statement

As a member of Lees Academics, the Journal of Applied Economics and Social Dynamics (JAESD)  is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our authors, reviewers, and readers. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with global data protection standards, including the GDPR.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary for the peer review and publication process, including:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and institutional affiliation.

  • Manuscript Data: Title, abstract, and full text of your submission.

  • Reviewer Data: Expertise, review history, and feedback provided to authors.

2. How We Use Your Data

Collected data is used strictly for scholarly and editorial purposes:

  • Communication: Notifying authors of editorial decisions and reviewers of new assignments.

  • Peer Review: Sharing manuscripts with reviewers under double‑ or single‑blind protocols.

  • Publication: Displaying author names and affiliations on published articles for citation.

  • Indexing: Sending metadata to academic databases to ensure your work is discoverable.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

JAESD does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. Data is shared only with:

  • Lees Academics: Our parent publisher, to facilitate production and hosting.

  • Service Providers: Secure platforms used for plagiarism checking and related services.

  • Legal Authorities: When required by law to comply with legal processes or protect user rights and safety.

4. Data Security

We implement strong technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • Access Control: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized editorial staff who require it to perform their duties.

  • Retention: Data is kept only as long as necessary for academic record‑keeping and legal obligations.

5. Your Rights

As an author or reviewer, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information.

6. Cookies Policy

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