Privacy Policy - IJOER
Our Commitment to Privacy
IJOER treats privacy as paramount including those who interact with our journal; authors, reviewers, editorial board members, readers, or website visitors. We are committed to handling the personal data entrusted to us responsibly and in compliance with the standards of international data protection.
We ensure that your personal data is kept confidential and secure while also being transparent in our data processing activities. This policy applies to all personal information collected through our website, submission systems, email communications, and any other interactions with IJOER.
Information We Collect
IJOER collects necessary personal information to operate our academic journal and provide services to our community. The types of information we collect depend on how you interact with us:
Author Information
- Full first name, academic title, and institutional affiliation
- Contact details including e-mail address and phone number
- Professional Background and Research Interests
- ORCID identifier and other academic profile information
- Manuscript files and associated metadata
- Correspondence regarding manuscript submission, review and processing
Reviewer Information
- Name, institutional affiliation, and contact details
- Areas of expertise and reviewing preferences
- Review reports and evaluation comments
- Communication about manuscript assignments
Visitor Information
- IP address and browser information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Download statistics and article access patterns
- Information provided through contact forms
- Email alert subscription preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for specific academic and operational purposes related to journal management and scholarly communication:
Manuscript Processing
- Managing submission and peer review workflow
- Communicating editorial decisions
- Facilitating author revisions
- Coordinating publication processes
Quality Improvement
- Improving peer-review quality
- Improving editorial processes
- Developing journal services
- Analyzing publication trends
Communication
- Sending publication notifications
- Sharing journal updates
- Distributing calls for papers
Analytics & Reporting
- Generating usage statistics
- Reporting to indexing services
- Academic impact assessment
- Strategic planning
Information Sharing and Disclosure
IJOER is committed to protecting your personal information and only shares data under the following circumstances:
Limited Author Information Sharing
We may share limited author information (name, affiliation, contact details) with:
- Editorial board members for manuscript handling
- Peer reviewers during the review process
- Indexing services and abstracting databases
- Academic collaborations/partnerships for mutual interests
Legal Requirements
We may disclose personal information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes or governmental requests
- Protect the security and integrity of our systems
- Investigate potential misconduct or policy violations
- Protect the rights, property or safety of IJOER
Data Aggregation
We may share non-personally identifiable aggregated information for:
- Academic research and bibliometric studies
- Journal performance reporting
- Funding applications and institutional reporting
- Industry trend analysis
Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Security Measures
- SSL/TLS encrypted data transmission
- Securing server infrastructure
- Regular security assessments
- Access control and authentication
- Data backup and recovery systems
Data Retention
- Author information: 10 years post-publication
- Reviewer data: 7 years from last activity
- Website analytics: 2 years at most
- Correspondence: 5 years from last contact
- Financial records: 7 years - legal requirement
Your Rights to Privacy
You have the following rights under applicable data protection laws regarding your personal data:
Access & Correction
Right to access your personal data and request the correction of inaccuracies.
Data Deletion
The right to request the erasure of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Limitations of Processing
Right to limit processing of your information in certain circumstances
Communication Preferences
Right to opt-out of marketing communications and manage email preferences.
Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info.IJOER@gmail.com or info@globalacademician.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how website visitors use our site.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or our handling of personal data, please feel free to contact our Data Protection Officer:
IJOER Data Protection Officer
Email:
Response Time:
We strive to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.
Postal Address
SPARC Institute of Technical Research12/421, Mukta Prasad Colony
Bikaner, Rajasthan 334004
India
Updates on Policies
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised version will be posted on our website with the revised date of "Last Updated." We encourage you to periodically review this policy for any changes to keep informed on how we protect your information.