Privacy Policy

This policy explains how Lingkar: Journal of Environmental Engineering ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you use our website and related services. By using the website, you accept the practices described here.

Effective date: 22 July 2023. Last revised: October 2026.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

When you voluntarily submit information, we may collect personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") such as your name, email address, affiliation, and any other details you provide when you contact us, register, or submit content. We use this information only for the purpose for which you provided it, such as managing your submission or review, answering enquiries, or notifying you about the journal.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies, such as web beacons and pixels, to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us analyse website traffic, understand how the site is used, and adapt content to your preferences. You can control cookies in your browser settings, but disabling them may limit some functions of the website.

Log Data

Our server automatically records certain information when you visit the website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. We use this data for statistics, to analyse trends, and to improve the performance and usability of the website.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers for hosting, analytics, or payment processing. These providers may have access to Personal Information, but they must keep it confidential and use it only to provide their services to us.

Links to External Websites

The website contains links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before you provide personal information.

Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect Personal Information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration. No transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Confidentiality in Peer Review

Manuscripts, reviewer reports, and the identities of authors and reviewers are handled under the Publication Ethics and Peer-Review Process pages. Reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes are posted on this page with a revised date, and continued use of the website means that you accept the updated policy.