Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 2025
LegumCodex respects the privacy of its authors, researchers, contributors, visitors, and other users. This Privacy Policy explains how LegumCodex collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares information when you visit or use our website, submit research, create or manage author information, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with our services.
By accessing or using LegumCodex, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
LegumCodex is an independent research publication platform that provides a space for researchers, authors, academics, students, and independent contributors to share research, scholarly writing, analysis, and ideas with a wider audience.
Our platform may publish and present work across different disciplines and areas of research.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “LegumCodex,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the operators of the LegumCodex website and publication platform.
2. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:
The LegumCodex website;
Research and article submission forms;
Author profiles;
Publication and editorial processes;
Communication by email or other available contact methods;
Submission tracking services;
Administrative and editorial systems;
Other services or features made available through our platform.
This Privacy Policy does not necessarily apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from our website.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect different types of information depending on how you interact with LegumCodex.
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
When submitting research, contacting us, or using other services, you may provide information such as:
Full name;
Email address;
Institutional affiliation;
University or organisation;
Country or location;
Professional or academic designation;
Biography or author description;
Profile photograph;
Research title;
Abstract;
Keywords;
Research category or topic;
Manuscript files;
Supporting documents;
PDF files;
Other information voluntarily included in a submission.
You are responsible for ensuring that information provided to us is accurate and appropriate for submission and publication.
3.2 Author Profile Information
Where an author profile is created or displayed on the platform, information associated with the author may include:
Author name;
Profile photograph;
Academic or professional affiliation;
Biography;
Published research;
Research interests;
Publication history;
Other information supplied by the author or approved through our editorial process.
Some of this information may be publicly visible once an author or publication is made publicly available.
3.3 Research Submission Information
When you submit a manuscript or research work, we may collect and process information necessary to:
Receive the submission;
Identify the author or contributor;
Review the submission;
Communicate regarding editorial decisions;
Track the progress of the submission;
Request corrections or additional information;
Prepare accepted work for publication;
Maintain publication records.
Submitted materials may include personal information contained within the manuscript or associated documents.
Authors should avoid including unnecessary personal or sensitive information in publicly submitted material.
3.4 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
Internet Protocol (IP) address;
Browser type;
Device type;
Operating system;
Pages visited;
Date and time of access;
Referring website or source;
General usage and interaction information.
This information may be used to maintain website functionality, improve security, understand website usage, and improve our services.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information for the following purposes.
4.1 To Operate the Platform
We may use information to:
Provide access to website features;
Process research submissions;
Display published research;
Create and maintain author records;
Manage editorial workflows;
Provide submission tracking;
Maintain website functionality.
4.2 To Communicate With You
We may use your contact information to communicate with you regarding:
Submission confirmation;
Editorial decisions;
Requests for revisions;
Acceptance or rejection decisions;
Publication updates;
Administrative matters;
Payment-related instructions where applicable;
Technical or security issues;
Other matters directly related to your interaction with LegumCodex.
4.3 To Publish Research
If a submission is accepted for publication, information associated with the work may be publicly displayed.
This may include:
Author name;
Co-author names;
Institutional affiliation;
Research title;
Abstract;
Keywords;
Publication date;
Research category;
Author profile information;
Published manuscript or publication content.
Authors should understand that information included in published research may become publicly accessible.
4.4 To Improve Our Services
We may analyse general usage information to understand:
Which areas of the website are frequently used;
How visitors navigate the platform;
Technical issues affecting users;
Website performance;
Opportunities to improve user experience.
Where possible, such information may be reviewed in an aggregated or statistical form.
5. Publicly Available Information
LegumCodex is a publication platform. Therefore, certain information may become publicly accessible when research is published.
Public information may include:
Research titles;
Author names;
Author biographies;
Institutional affiliations;
Publication information;
Abstracts;
Research categories;
Published articles;
Author profile photographs, where provided and approved for display.
Once information is published online, it may be accessed, copied, indexed, archived, or referenced by third parties, subject to applicable law and the nature of the publication.
Authors should carefully consider the information included in material submitted for publication.
6. Author Photographs
Authors may provide a profile photograph for use in connection with their author profile or published work.
Where a photograph is provided for publication purposes, it may be displayed on:
The author's public profile;
Research or article pages;
Other relevant areas of the LegumCodex website.
Authors should only upload photographs that they have the right and permission to use.
By providing a profile photograph for publication, the contributor authorises LegumCodex to display that photograph in connection with the relevant author profile and published work.
7. Manuscripts and Submitted Materials
When you submit research or other material to LegumCodex, we may retain copies of the submitted material for purposes including:
Editorial review;
Publication assessment;
Communication with the author;
Record keeping;
Editorial administration;
Publication preparation;
Security and fraud prevention.
Submitting a manuscript does not automatically guarantee publication.
Materials may remain in our records for a reasonable period, particularly where retention is necessary for administrative, legal, editorial, or publication-related purposes.
8. Editorial and Administrative Access
Information submitted through LegumCodex may be accessible to authorised individuals involved in the administration or editorial management of the platform.
Depending on the nature of the submission, this may include:
Website administrators;
Editors;
Managing editors;
Editorial team members;
Academic advisers;
Other authorised individuals involved in the editorial process.
Access should be limited to information reasonably necessary for the relevant role or purpose.
9. Submission Tracking
LegumCodex may provide a submission tracking feature that allows contributors to check the progress or status of a research submission.
Information displayed through tracking systems may include:
Submission reference or identification information;
Submission status;
Editorial stage;
Relevant updates regarding the submission process.
Users should keep submission-related information secure and should not share confidential tracking information unnecessarily.
10. Email Communications
We may use email addresses provided by users to communicate about services and submissions.
Emails may relate to:
Submission acknowledgement;
Editorial updates;
Publication decisions;
Required corrections;
Administrative information;
Payment instructions where applicable;
General communication related to a user's submission.
Users should ensure that the email address provided is accurate and accessible.
Because email systems may filter messages, users are encouraged to check relevant inbox folders, including spam or junk folders, where they are expecting an important communication.
11. Payment-Related Communication
Where any processing or administrative payment applies to a submission or service, relevant payment instructions may be communicated to the contributor through appropriate channels.
LegumCodex does not encourage users to provide unnecessary financial information through unsecured communication channels.
Users should carefully verify payment instructions before making any payment.
The availability, amount, method, and conditions of any applicable payment may be communicated separately in accordance with the relevant service or submission process.
12. Cookies and Similar Technologies
LegumCodex may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality and improve user experience.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
Maintaining website sessions;
Remembering user preferences;
Supporting website functionality;
Understanding general website usage;
Improving security and performance.
Users may be able to manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
13. Analytics and Website Performance
We may use website analytics or similar tools to understand how visitors interact with LegumCodex.
Information collected through such tools may include:
Page visits;
General geographic information;
Device information;
Browser information;
Referring sources;
General interaction patterns.
We use this information to improve the performance, accessibility, content, and usability of the platform.
Where third-party analytics services are used, those services may process information according to their own privacy policies.
14. Third-Party Services
Our website may use or link to third-party services for purposes such as:
Website hosting;
Email delivery;
Analytics;
Security;
File storage;
Payment processing;
Other technical services.
Third-party providers may process certain information where necessary to provide their services.
LegumCodex does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party websites or services.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information to them.
15. Links to Other Websites
LegumCodex may contain links to external websites.
These websites are operated independently and may have their own privacy policies and practices.
We are not responsible for:
The content of third-party websites;
Their privacy practices;
Their data collection methods;
Their security practices.
Users should review the privacy policy of any external website they visit.
16. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse.
Security measures may include:
Restricted administrative access;
Password protection;
Website security measures;
Controlled access to administrative systems;
Technical and organisational safeguards.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users provide information at their own discretion and should take appropriate steps to protect their own accounts, devices, passwords, and communications.
17. Data Retention
We may retain personal information and submission records for as long as reasonably necessary for purposes including:
Editorial administration;
Maintaining publication records;
Operating the website;
Responding to enquiries;
Legal or regulatory obligations;
Resolving disputes;
Enforcing applicable policies.
Published research and associated publication information may be retained for an extended or indefinite period because of the nature of academic and scholarly publication.
18. Correction and Updating of Information
Authors and contributors may request correction of inaccurate personal information associated with their account, profile, or submission, where appropriate.
Requests may include corrections to:
Name;
Affiliation;
Biography;
Profile information;
Contact details;
Other administrative information.
The ability to modify information associated with an already published work may depend on editorial policies, publication integrity requirements, and the nature of the requested correction.
19. Requests for Removal
Users may contact us to request the removal or modification of certain personal information.
However, requests relating to published research may be subject to:
Publication ethics;
Academic record preservation;
Editorial policies;
Legal requirements;
The integrity of the scholarly record.
The removal of publicly published material may not always be possible or appropriate.
Where necessary, corrections, notices, updates, or other editorial measures may be considered instead.
20. Children's Privacy
LegumCodex is intended primarily for researchers, authors, academics, students, and individuals interested in research and scholarly publication.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.
If you believe that personal information relating to a child has been provided to us improperly, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.
21. International Users
LegumCodex welcomes contributors and visitors from different countries.
By accessing the platform or submitting information, users understand that information may be processed and stored in locations where our website, hosting providers, technical services, or authorised administrators operate.
Privacy and data protection laws may vary between countries.
We take reasonable steps to process information in accordance with applicable requirements relevant to our operations.
22. Data Protection Principles
Where applicable, LegumCodex aims to handle personal information in a manner consistent with important data protection principles, including:
Lawfulness and fairness;
Transparency;
Purpose limitation;
Data minimisation;
Accuracy;
Appropriate security;
Accountability.
We aim to collect and process information only where there is a reasonable purpose for doing so.
23. GDPR and UK Data Protection Considerations
Where applicable, individuals may have certain rights in relation to their personal data under relevant data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and other applicable legislation.
Depending on the circumstances, these rights may include:
The right to request access to personal data;
The right to request correction of inaccurate information;
The right to request deletion in certain circumstances;
The right to restrict certain processing;
The right to object to certain processing;
The right to request information about how personal data is used.
These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal, editorial, publication, administrative, or legitimate-interest considerations.
24. Legal Basis for Processing
Where data protection laws require a legal basis for processing personal information, we may process information where necessary for purposes such as:
Providing requested services;
Processing and managing submissions;
Communicating with contributors;
Maintaining editorial and publication records;
Operating and securing the website;
Complying with legal obligations;
Pursuing legitimate interests related to the operation and development of LegumCodex;
Consent, where consent is required or appropriate.
25. Research Integrity and Publication Records
Because LegumCodex is a research publication platform, certain information may need to be retained to protect:
The integrity of the publication record;
Author attribution;
Editorial accountability;
Academic transparency;
Publication history.
Requests relating to the deletion or modification of information connected to published research will therefore be considered in light of these responsibilities.
26. Confidentiality of Unpublished Submissions
LegumCodex aims to treat unpublished research submissions with appropriate confidentiality during the editorial process.
Access to unpublished materials may be limited to authorised individuals involved in:
Editorial administration;
Review;
Technical processing;
Publication preparation.
However, users should understand that absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in every circumstance, particularly where disclosure is required by law or necessary to address security, fraud, or legal concerns.
27. User Responsibilities
When using LegumCodex, users should:
Provide accurate information;
Avoid submitting information they are not authorised to share;
Protect their email and submission information;
Review submitted information carefully;
Avoid including unnecessary sensitive personal data;
Respect the privacy rights of other individuals.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that personal information contained within their submitted work is included lawfully and appropriately.
28. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
Changes to our services;
Changes to website functionality;
Changes in legal or regulatory requirements;
Improvements to our privacy practices.
When changes are made, the updated version may be published on this page.
Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Continued use of LegumCodex after changes are published may indicate acceptance of the updated policy, where permitted by applicable law.
29. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, you may contact LegumCodex through the contact information provided on our website.
For general enquiries, please use the Contact page available on the LegumCodex website.
30. Final Statement
LegumCodex values the trust placed in us by authors, researchers, contributors, and visitors.
We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and to maintaining a platform that supports research, scholarly communication, and the responsible sharing of knowledge.
By using LegumCodex or submitting material through our platform, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
LegumCodex
Independent Research Publication Platform
Based in London · Open to Research from Around the World
LegumCodex respects the privacy of its authors, researchers, contributors, visitors, and other users. This Privacy Policy explains how LegumCodex collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares information when you visit or use our website, submit research, create or manage author information, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with our services.
By accessing or using LegumCodex, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
LegumCodex is an independent research publication platform that provides a space for researchers, authors, academics, students, and independent contributors to share research, scholarly writing, analysis, and ideas with a wider audience.
Our platform may publish and present work across different disciplines and areas of research.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “LegumCodex,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the operators of the LegumCodex website and publication platform.
2. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:
The LegumCodex website;
Research and article submission forms;
Author profiles;
Publication and editorial processes;
Communication by email or other available contact methods;
Submission tracking services;
Administrative and editorial systems;
Other services or features made available through our platform.
This Privacy Policy does not necessarily apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from our website.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect different types of information depending on how you interact with LegumCodex.
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
When submitting research, contacting us, or using other services, you may provide information such as:
Full name;
Email address;
Institutional affiliation;
University or organisation;
Country or location;
Professional or academic designation;
Biography or author description;
Profile photograph;
Research title;
Abstract;
Keywords;
Research category or topic;
Manuscript files;
Supporting documents;
PDF files;
Other information voluntarily included in a submission.
You are responsible for ensuring that information provided to us is accurate and appropriate for submission and publication.
3.2 Author Profile Information
Where an author profile is created or displayed on the platform, information associated with the author may include:
Author name;
Profile photograph;
Academic or professional affiliation;
Biography;
Published research;
Research interests;
Publication history;
Other information supplied by the author or approved through our editorial process.
Some of this information may be publicly visible once an author or publication is made publicly available.
3.3 Research Submission Information
When you submit a manuscript or research work, we may collect and process information necessary to:
Receive the submission;
Identify the author or contributor;
Review the submission;
Communicate regarding editorial decisions;
Track the progress of the submission;
Request corrections or additional information;
Prepare accepted work for publication;
Maintain publication records.
Submitted materials may include personal information contained within the manuscript or associated documents.
Authors should avoid including unnecessary personal or sensitive information in publicly submitted material.
3.4 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
Internet Protocol (IP) address;
Browser type;
Device type;
Operating system;
Pages visited;
Date and time of access;
Referring website or source;
General usage and interaction information.
This information may be used to maintain website functionality, improve security, understand website usage, and improve our services.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information for the following purposes.
4.1 To Operate the Platform
We may use information to:
Provide access to website features;
Process research submissions;
Display published research;
Create and maintain author records;
Manage editorial workflows;
Provide submission tracking;
Maintain website functionality.
4.2 To Communicate With You
We may use your contact information to communicate with you regarding:
Submission confirmation;
Editorial decisions;
Requests for revisions;
Acceptance or rejection decisions;
Publication updates;
Administrative matters;
Payment-related instructions where applicable;
Technical or security issues;
Other matters directly related to your interaction with LegumCodex.
4.3 To Publish Research
If a submission is accepted for publication, information associated with the work may be publicly displayed.
This may include:
Author name;
Co-author names;
Institutional affiliation;
Research title;
Abstract;
Keywords;
Publication date;
Research category;
Author profile information;
Published manuscript or publication content.
Authors should understand that information included in published research may become publicly accessible.
4.4 To Improve Our Services
We may analyse general usage information to understand:
Which areas of the website are frequently used;
How visitors navigate the platform;
Technical issues affecting users;
Website performance;
Opportunities to improve user experience.
Where possible, such information may be reviewed in an aggregated or statistical form.
5. Publicly Available Information
LegumCodex is a publication platform. Therefore, certain information may become publicly accessible when research is published.
Public information may include:
Research titles;
Author names;
Author biographies;
Institutional affiliations;
Publication information;
Abstracts;
Research categories;
Published articles;
Author profile photographs, where provided and approved for display.
Once information is published online, it may be accessed, copied, indexed, archived, or referenced by third parties, subject to applicable law and the nature of the publication.
Authors should carefully consider the information included in material submitted for publication.
6. Author Photographs
Authors may provide a profile photograph for use in connection with their author profile or published work.
Where a photograph is provided for publication purposes, it may be displayed on:
The author's public profile;
Research or article pages;
Other relevant areas of the LegumCodex website.
Authors should only upload photographs that they have the right and permission to use.
By providing a profile photograph for publication, the contributor authorises LegumCodex to display that photograph in connection with the relevant author profile and published work.
7. Manuscripts and Submitted Materials
When you submit research or other material to LegumCodex, we may retain copies of the submitted material for purposes including:
Editorial review;
Publication assessment;
Communication with the author;
Record keeping;
Editorial administration;
Publication preparation;
Security and fraud prevention.
Submitting a manuscript does not automatically guarantee publication.
Materials may remain in our records for a reasonable period, particularly where retention is necessary for administrative, legal, editorial, or publication-related purposes.
8. Editorial and Administrative Access
Information submitted through LegumCodex may be accessible to authorised individuals involved in the administration or editorial management of the platform.
Depending on the nature of the submission, this may include:
Website administrators;
Editors;
Managing editors;
Editorial team members;
Academic advisers;
Other authorised individuals involved in the editorial process.
Access should be limited to information reasonably necessary for the relevant role or purpose.
9. Submission Tracking
LegumCodex may provide a submission tracking feature that allows contributors to check the progress or status of a research submission.
Information displayed through tracking systems may include:
Submission reference or identification information;
Submission status;
Editorial stage;
Relevant updates regarding the submission process.
Users should keep submission-related information secure and should not share confidential tracking information unnecessarily.
10. Email Communications
We may use email addresses provided by users to communicate about services and submissions.
Emails may relate to:
Submission acknowledgement;
Editorial updates;
Publication decisions;
Required corrections;
Administrative information;
Payment instructions where applicable;
General communication related to a user's submission.
Users should ensure that the email address provided is accurate and accessible.
Because email systems may filter messages, users are encouraged to check relevant inbox folders, including spam or junk folders, where they are expecting an important communication.
11. Payment-Related Communication
Where any processing or administrative payment applies to a submission or service, relevant payment instructions may be communicated to the contributor through appropriate channels.
LegumCodex does not encourage users to provide unnecessary financial information through unsecured communication channels.
Users should carefully verify payment instructions before making any payment.
The availability, amount, method, and conditions of any applicable payment may be communicated separately in accordance with the relevant service or submission process.
12. Cookies and Similar Technologies
LegumCodex may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality and improve user experience.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
Maintaining website sessions;
Remembering user preferences;
Supporting website functionality;
Understanding general website usage;
Improving security and performance.
Users may be able to manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
13. Analytics and Website Performance
We may use website analytics or similar tools to understand how visitors interact with LegumCodex.
Information collected through such tools may include:
Page visits;
General geographic information;
Device information;
Browser information;
Referring sources;
General interaction patterns.
We use this information to improve the performance, accessibility, content, and usability of the platform.
Where third-party analytics services are used, those services may process information according to their own privacy policies.
14. Third-Party Services
Our website may use or link to third-party services for purposes such as:
Website hosting;
Email delivery;
Analytics;
Security;
File storage;
Payment processing;
Other technical services.
Third-party providers may process certain information where necessary to provide their services.
LegumCodex does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party websites or services.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information to them.
15. Links to Other Websites
LegumCodex may contain links to external websites.
These websites are operated independently and may have their own privacy policies and practices.
We are not responsible for:
The content of third-party websites;
Their privacy practices;
Their data collection methods;
Their security practices.
Users should review the privacy policy of any external website they visit.
16. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse.
Security measures may include:
Restricted administrative access;
Password protection;
Website security measures;
Controlled access to administrative systems;
Technical and organisational safeguards.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users provide information at their own discretion and should take appropriate steps to protect their own accounts, devices, passwords, and communications.
17. Data Retention
We may retain personal information and submission records for as long as reasonably necessary for purposes including:
Editorial administration;
Maintaining publication records;
Operating the website;
Responding to enquiries;
Legal or regulatory obligations;
Resolving disputes;
Enforcing applicable policies.
Published research and associated publication information may be retained for an extended or indefinite period because of the nature of academic and scholarly publication.
18. Correction and Updating of Information
Authors and contributors may request correction of inaccurate personal information associated with their account, profile, or submission, where appropriate.
Requests may include corrections to:
Name;
Affiliation;
Biography;
Profile information;
Contact details;
Other administrative information.
The ability to modify information associated with an already published work may depend on editorial policies, publication integrity requirements, and the nature of the requested correction.
19. Requests for Removal
Users may contact us to request the removal or modification of certain personal information.
However, requests relating to published research may be subject to:
Publication ethics;
Academic record preservation;
Editorial policies;
Legal requirements;
The integrity of the scholarly record.
The removal of publicly published material may not always be possible or appropriate.
Where necessary, corrections, notices, updates, or other editorial measures may be considered instead.
20. Children's Privacy
LegumCodex is intended primarily for researchers, authors, academics, students, and individuals interested in research and scholarly publication.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.
If you believe that personal information relating to a child has been provided to us improperly, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.
21. International Users
LegumCodex welcomes contributors and visitors from different countries.
By accessing the platform or submitting information, users understand that information may be processed and stored in locations where our website, hosting providers, technical services, or authorised administrators operate.
Privacy and data protection laws may vary between countries.
We take reasonable steps to process information in accordance with applicable requirements relevant to our operations.
22. Data Protection Principles
Where applicable, LegumCodex aims to handle personal information in a manner consistent with important data protection principles, including:
Lawfulness and fairness;
Transparency;
Purpose limitation;
Data minimisation;
Accuracy;
Appropriate security;
Accountability.
We aim to collect and process information only where there is a reasonable purpose for doing so.
23. GDPR and UK Data Protection Considerations
Where applicable, individuals may have certain rights in relation to their personal data under relevant data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and other applicable legislation.
Depending on the circumstances, these rights may include:
The right to request access to personal data;
The right to request correction of inaccurate information;
The right to request deletion in certain circumstances;
The right to restrict certain processing;
The right to object to certain processing;
The right to request information about how personal data is used.
These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal, editorial, publication, administrative, or legitimate-interest considerations.
24. Legal Basis for Processing
Where data protection laws require a legal basis for processing personal information, we may process information where necessary for purposes such as:
Providing requested services;
Processing and managing submissions;
Communicating with contributors;
Maintaining editorial and publication records;
Operating and securing the website;
Complying with legal obligations;
Pursuing legitimate interests related to the operation and development of LegumCodex;
Consent, where consent is required or appropriate.
25. Research Integrity and Publication Records
Because LegumCodex is a research publication platform, certain information may need to be retained to protect:
The integrity of the publication record;
Author attribution;
Editorial accountability;
Academic transparency;
Publication history.
Requests relating to the deletion or modification of information connected to published research will therefore be considered in light of these responsibilities.
26. Confidentiality of Unpublished Submissions
LegumCodex aims to treat unpublished research submissions with appropriate confidentiality during the editorial process.
Access to unpublished materials may be limited to authorised individuals involved in:
Editorial administration;
Review;
Technical processing;
Publication preparation.
However, users should understand that absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in every circumstance, particularly where disclosure is required by law or necessary to address security, fraud, or legal concerns.
27. User Responsibilities
When using LegumCodex, users should:
Provide accurate information;
Avoid submitting information they are not authorised to share;
Protect their email and submission information;
Review submitted information carefully;
Avoid including unnecessary sensitive personal data;
Respect the privacy rights of other individuals.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that personal information contained within their submitted work is included lawfully and appropriately.
28. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
Changes to our services;
Changes to website functionality;
Changes in legal or regulatory requirements;
Improvements to our privacy practices.
When changes are made, the updated version may be published on this page.
Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Continued use of LegumCodex after changes are published may indicate acceptance of the updated policy, where permitted by applicable law.
29. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, you may contact LegumCodex through the contact information provided on our website.
For general enquiries, please use the Contact page available on the LegumCodex website.
30. Final Statement
LegumCodex values the trust placed in us by authors, researchers, contributors, and visitors.
We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and to maintaining a platform that supports research, scholarly communication, and the responsible sharing of knowledge.
By using LegumCodex or submitting material through our platform, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
LegumCodex
Independent Research Publication Platform
Based in London · Open to Research from Around the World