Shodh Swaraaj Swanand (“we,” “our,” or “the Journal”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide while using our website and related services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, institutional affiliation, designation, and mailing address.
Account information provided during registration or manuscript submission.
Manuscript-related information, including author details, affiliations, abstracts, keywords, and supporting documents.
Communication records when you contact us via email or website forms.
Technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and website usage statistics collected through cookies or similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used to:
Process manuscript submissions and manage the peer review process.
Communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.
Publish accepted manuscripts with appropriate author information.
Maintain and improve the website and journal services.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Comply with legal, ethical, and publishing requirements.
Prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access to our systems.
3. Manuscript Submission and Publication
By submitting a manuscript, authors acknowledge that the information provided may be used for editorial evaluation, peer review, publication, indexing, archiving, and academic record keeping. Author names, affiliations, abstracts, and published articles become part of the permanent scholarly record once accepted and published.
4. Peer Review Confidentiality
The journal follows a confidential peer review process. Manuscripts submitted for review are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers are expected to maintain the confidentiality of all submitted materials and use them solely for scholarly evaluation.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, remember user preferences, and enhance website performance. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
6. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared only:
With editors and reviewers as necessary during the editorial process.
With indexing agencies and publication partners for published content.
With service providers assisting in website hosting, technical maintenance, or publication management.
When required by applicable law or legal authorities.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to maintain high security standards, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure.
8. Data Retention
Personal information and manuscript records may be retained as long as necessary for editorial, publishing, archival, legal, and academic purposes. Published scholarly content forms part of the permanent academic record and generally cannot be removed except under exceptional circumstances such as formal retraction.
9. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to external websites, indexing services, institutional repositories, or other third-party platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
10. User Rights
Depending on applicable laws, users may have the right to:
Access their personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of personal information where legally permissible.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Contact the journal regarding privacy-related concerns.
Requests will be handled subject to applicable legal, publishing, and archival obligations.
11. Children’s Privacy
The journal website is intended for researchers, academicians, and professionals. It is not directed toward children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, publishing practices, or website functionality. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:
Shodh Swaraaj Swanand
Email: shodhswaraaj.org@gmail.com
Phone: +91 99420 01015
By using this website or submitting manuscripts to Shodh Swaraaj Swanand, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.