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Privacy Statement

This platform complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019), and other international data protection standards.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data when you register or submit a manuscript, including:

• Name, affiliation, contact details (email, phone)
• ORCID iD (optional)
• IP address and usage statistics (for security and analytics)

2. Use of Data

Your data is used to:

• Manage editorial workflows (authorship, peer review, editing)
• Communicate regarding submissions, publications, and site updates
• Facilitate indexing, citation, and metadata services
• Support technical operations and platform security

3. Data Sharing & Retention

Data is stored securely and shared only:

• With your consent
• For legal or indexing requirements (e.g., CrossRef, Google Scholar)
  We retain data as long as your account is active or needed for editorial or archival purposes.

4. Your Rights

You may:

• Access and update your data
• Request deletion of your account
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

5. Cookies & Analytics

Cookies may be used to improve site experience and collect anonymous usage data. You can manage cookie settings via your browser.

6. Open Access & Licensing

All content is open access under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license unless otherwise noted. Authors retain copyright.

7. Contact

For privacy inquiries, contact:
HRL Journal Services
 info@eastafricajournal.org