Privacy Statement

Last Updated: September 18, 2025

Privacy Statement

Rural Governance and Green Development (RGGD) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or engage with our journal.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: Name, email, affiliation, and manuscript data for editorial purposes.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, page visits, for improving performance and security.
Cookies and Tracking: Enhance user experience; never used commercially.

2. How We Use Your Information

Manage submissions and peer review;
Communicate with contributors;
Improve website functionality;
Meet ethical/legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information.

3. Information Sharing

With editorial team or reviewers as needed;
When required by law;
To protect rights and safety.

4. Data Storage and Security

We use administrative and technical safeguards to secure your data. Information is stored and retained following scholarly standards.

5. Your Rights

Access or correct your data;
Request deletion if legally/ethically permissible;
Opt out of non-essential communication.

6. Third-Party Services

Our site may link to third-party systems (e.g., submission platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. Changes to This Statement

This statement may be updated. Changes take effect once posted.

8. Contact Us

For inquiries or requests, please contact: rggd@grhas.centraluniteduniversity.de

Privacy Statement