Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Data Controller

Geo-Strategic Studies Organisation (“GSSO,” “we,” “our”) is the data controller for personal information collected through geostrategicstudies.org. Contact: info@geostrategicstudies.org.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide through our forms:

  • Manuscript submissions: name, email, institution, paper content
  • Contact form: name, email, organisation, message
  • Reviewer registration: name, email, institution, expertise areas, academic profile links
  • Editorial board applications: name, email, institution, CV/profile links, statement of interest

We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising. We do not use analytics services that collect personally identifiable information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for:

  • Processing and reviewing manuscript submissions
  • Responding to contact inquiries
  • Managing the peer reviewer pool and matching reviewers to manuscripts
  • Processing editorial board applications
  • Communicating about journal operations and publication decisions

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage & Security

Personal data is stored in a secured PostgreSQL database hosted by Neon (US East). The website is hosted on Vercel. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and access controls.

5. Data Retention

Manuscript submissions and reviewer registrations are retained indefinitely for the purposes of journal operations and academic record-keeping. Contact form submissions are retained for 2 years. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting info@geostrategicstudies.org.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to: access your personal data; request correction of inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; withdraw consent for processing; and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise these rights, contact info@geostrategicstudies.org.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.