Privacy Policy

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The RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of its authors, reviewers, editors, and website users. This policy outlines how personal information is collected, used, and safeguarded throughout the manuscript submission, review, publication, and communication processes.

1. Information We Collect

The journal may collect and maintain the following types of personal information:

  • Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact details of authors, reviewers, and editors
  • Manuscript-related information, including author biographies, ORCID iDs, and research interests
  • Website usage data such as IP addresses, browser types, and access logs for analytics and security purposes

2. Use of Personal Information

The collected information is used solely for legitimate academic and operational purposes, including:

  • Managing manuscript submission and peer review processes
  • Communicating editorial decisions and updates to authors, reviewers, and editors
  • Publishing accepted manuscripts with appropriate attribution
  • Indexing, archiving, and promoting published research
  • Sharing journal updates, calls for papers, and announcements (only with user consent)

3. Confidentiality and Data Protection

  • Manuscripts and reviewer identities are treated as confidential throughout and after the peer review process
  • Personal data is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial or marketing purposes
  • Access to personal information is restricted to the editorial team and authorized personnel only

4. Cookies and Website Tracking

  • The journal website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic
  • Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings without significantly affecting site access

5. Third-Party Services

The journal may utilize trusted third-party services to support its operations, including:

  • Plagiarism detection tools (e.g., Turnitin)
  • DOI registration agencies (e.g., Crossref)

These services may process user data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

  • Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill editorial, legal, and archival obligations
  • Users may request the correction or deletion of their personal data by contacting the editorial office

7. User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of their information
  • Withdraw consent for data usage where applicable
  • Report concerns regarding misuse or breach of data

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices or regulations. Any revisions will be published on the journal’s website. Continued use of the journal platform indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

For any queries, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Editorial Office
Email: editor@rrjournals.com