Privacy Statement

The eCo-Buss Journal is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and readers. The following Privacy Statement outlines our policies regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal information:

1. Collection of Personal Information 
   The Eco-Buss Journal collects personal information such as names, affiliations, and email addresses of authors, reviewers, and readers. This information is collected through the manuscript submission process, peer review process, and subscription forms.

2. Use of Personal Information
   The personal information collected is used solely for the purposes of managing the journal, including:

   • Corresponding with authors, reviewers, and readers.
   • Managing manuscript submissions and peer review processes.
   • Providing authors with updates on the status of their submissions.
   • Sending notifications about new issues, calls for papers, and other journal-related communications.

3. Protection of Personal Information
   The Eco-Buss Journal takes appropriate measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal information. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized staff members who require the information for journal management purposes.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information
   The Eco-Buss Journal does not disclose personal information to third parties without the explicit consent of the individuals involved, except as required by law. Personal information may be shared with third parties involved in the publication process, such as editors and reviewers, but only to the extent necessary for them to perform their roles.

5. Retention of Personal Information
   Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Once personal information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Rights of Individuals
   Authors, reviewers, and readers have the right to access, update, or delete their personal information held by the Eco-Buss Journal. Requests to exercise these rights should be directed to the journal's editorial office.

7. Cookies and Tracking
   The Eco-Buss Journal's website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather information about website usage. Users can control the use of cookies through their browser settings.

By interacting with the Eco-Buss Journal, authors, reviewers, and readers agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Statement. The journal may update this statement periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements.

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact the editorial office of the Eco-Buss Journal.