Privacy Policy
The Tropical Journal of Chemistry (TJC) values its relationship with you and recognizes the importance of respecting and protecting your personal information and privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and process your data and outlines your rights concerning your personal information.
Who Are We?
We are the Tropical Journal of Chemistry, a publication managed by the Materials, Drug Discovery, Environmental, and Sustainable Chemistry Group (MADESC Research Group), within the Department of Physical Sciences (Chemistry Option), Faculty of Science, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Nigeria.
Data Collection and Usage
When you submit an article, register, or interact with the Tropical Journal of Chemistry, we may collect personal information, including your name, email address, phone number, address, job title, employer/academic institution, and biographical details. This information is collected to:
i. Accurately attribute and identify you as the author of submitted manuscripts.
ii. Facilitate the submission, review, and publication process.
iii. Share your published research through distribution and indexing services, ensuring its accessibility and visibility.
We process this data to fulfill the contractual relationship established between you and the Tropical Journal of Chemistry.
How and Where Your Data Is Stored
All personal information provided to the Tropical Journal of Chemistry is securely stored on our servers or those of trusted third-party storage providers. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or credentials created to access the journal's submission platform. Please do not share your login details with others.
Data Retention Policy
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
Authors' Rights
1. Right to Data Portability
You may request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit it to another organization if permitted by your consent or an existing contractual relationship.
2. Right to Erasure
You may request the deletion of your personal information under the following conditions:
i. The data is no longer required for its original purpose.
ii. You withdraw your consent, and no other legal grounds justify its processing.
iii. You object to the processing, and no overriding legal basis exists.
iv. The data was processed unlawfully or must be deleted to comply with legal requirements.
3. Right to Lodge Complaints
If you believe your data rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority in your jurisdiction. If you are unsure which authority to contact, please reach out to us for guidance.
Marketing Communications and Anonymized Data
If you unsubscribe from marketing communications, we will ensure you no longer receive them. We may anonymize your data for statistical research, product development, or market analysis purposes, enabling us to process it indefinitely without further notice.
Third-Party Links
The Tropical Journal of Chemistry website may contain links to external websites or partner affiliates with their own privacy policies. Please review these policies before submitting personal information to them. TJC assumes no responsibility for the content or practices of these third-party sites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. In some cases, updates may also be communicated via email or other appropriate channels. Please review this page regularly for updates.
How to Contact Us
We value your feedback and welcome your comments, questions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy. Please contact us at:
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Your feedback helps ensure the Tropical Journal of Chemistry maintains transparency, trust, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws.
