Last Updated: 17 March 2025
At the Makerere University Journal Hub, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you access and use our website.
- Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information (Name, Email, Affiliation) when users submit research articles or sign up for accounts.
- Usage Data such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited, to enhance website functionality.
- Cookies to improve user experience and website performance.
- How We Use Your Information
- To process and review journal submissions.
- To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors.
- To improve website functionality and user experience.
- To ensure compliance with academic integrity standards.
- Data Security
We employ industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.
- Third-Party Services
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties. However, we may use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website traffic.
- User Rights
- Authors and users can request deletion or modification of their data.
- Users can opt out of email communications at any time.
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us MakPress