Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 26th, 2025

The Appalachian Asian Advocacy Journal (“AAAJ,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information submitted by contributors and visitors to our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When submitting a publication, filling out a form, or contacting us, you may provide:

Full name
Email address
School affiliation (if applicable)
Biographical information
Submitted written work or publications

b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Time and date of access

This information helps us understand usage patterns and improve the site experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To review and publish student submissions
To communicate with contributors about their work
To provide updates, opportunities, or announcements related to AAAJ
To maintain website functionality and security
To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Publication Consent

By submitting your work, you grant AAAJ permission to publish and publicly display your submission—along with your name and any biographical information you provide—on our website and affiliated platforms. If you are under 18, we may require additional parental or school permission prior to publication.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

6. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access or update your personal information
Withdraw your work from publication
Delete your information from our records

To do so, please contact us at aaajournal25@gmail.com

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Appalachian Asian Advocacy Journal
Email: aaajournal25@gmail.com
Website: www.appalachianasianadvocacyjournal.org