SRJ: International Journal of Scientific Research (SRJ-IJSR) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, editors, and website users. Any personal information collected by the journal will be used solely for academic, editorial, and publication purposes.
The journal maintains appropriate security measures to protect user information and ensures that personal data is handled responsibly and ethically.
1. Collection of Information
The journal may collect personal information including:
- Author names
- Institutional affiliations
- Email addresses
- Contact details
- ORCID IDs
- Manuscript-related information
This information is collected during manuscript submission, peer review, registration, and communication processes.
2. Use of Information
The collected information is used for:
- Manuscript processing and peer review
- Editorial communication
- Publication management
- Indexing and archiving purposes
- Improving journal services and website functionality
The journal does not use personal information for commercial or marketing purposes.
3. Confidentiality of Manuscripts
All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.
- Manuscripts are only shared with editors, reviewers, and authorized editorial staff involved in the publication process.
- Reviewers are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscript content and author information.
- Unpublished materials must not be used for personal research or professional advantage.
4. Data Protection
The journal takes reasonable technical and administrative measures to safeguard personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Data misuse
- Loss or alteration
- Disclosure to unauthorized parties
5. Third-Party Disclosure
The journal does not sell, trade, or share personal information with third parties except when necessary for:
- DOI registration
- Indexing services
- Legal obligations
- Publication and archiving processes
Only limited and necessary information may be shared with trusted service providers involved in scholarly publishing operations.
6. Cookies and Website Usage
The journal website may use cookies and standard analytics tools to improve user experience and website performance.
Cookies may help:
- Store user preferences
- Improve website navigation
- Analyze website traffic and usage trends
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings if preferred.
7. Author and Reviewer Rights
Authors and reviewers have the right to:
- Request correction of personal information
- Request removal of inaccurate data
- Contact the editorial office regarding privacy concerns
8. External Links
The journal website may contain links to external websites. SRJ-IJSR is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites separately.
9. Policy Updates
The journal reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.
Updated policies will be published on the official journal website.
10. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection matters, users may contact the editorial office through the official journal email and website.