Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

The International Journal of Research in Academic World Editorial Office is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all contributors. As a core principle of our Double-Blind Peer Review process, author and reviewer identities are strictly concealed to ensure an objective evaluation.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: We collect identifiable information necessary for the editorial process, including names, affiliations, email addresses, ORCID IDs and contact details.
• Automatically Collected Information: IP addresses, browser type, operating system details and usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Managing the peer-review and publication workflow.
• Communicating editorial decisions and journal updates.
• Verifying authorship and screening for research integrity.
• Facilitating permanent archiving and indexing.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• Service Providers: Shared with manuscript management systems, plagiarism detection services and similar platforms.
• Indexing & Archiving: Author names, affiliations and ORCID IDs may be shared with indexing databases.
• Legal Compliance: Data may be disclosed if required by law.

4. Data Security

• Robust technical and organizational security measures are implemented.
• Access is restricted to authorized editorial staff.
• Reviewers are prohibited from uploading manuscripts into AI tools.
• While we utilize secure digital infrastructure, no method of electronic storage is entirely infallible.

5. Data Retention

• Published Records: Retained permanently.
• Other Data: Retained as long as necessary.
• Integrity Data: May be retained indefinitely.

6. International Data Transfers

As a global journal, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure all international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

7. Mailing & Anti-Spam Policy

We strictly adhere to an anti-spam policy. Users may opt-in to newsletters and can unsubscribe at any time.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, remember login details and analyze site traffic.

9. Third-Party Links

The journal website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are directed toward a professional and academic audience and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.

11. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct or request deletion of your personal data. Contact: editor.academicworld@gmail.com

12. Changes to This Policy

The journal reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements and editorial practices.