JOURNAL INFORMATION

Privacy Policy

Shodh Saraswati – International Multidisciplinary Journal of Research respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, readers, researchers and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used and protected when you access or use our website and journal services.

Our Commitment to Privacy

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of information provided through the journal website. Personal information is handled responsibly and is used only for legitimate journal, communication and administrative purposes.

Information We May Collect

When you use our website or communicate with the journal, we may receive information such as your name, email address, institutional affiliation, contact details, manuscript information and other information voluntarily provided by you.

Manuscript and Author Information

Authors may provide personal and professional information while submitting manuscripts. Such information may be used for manuscript processing, editorial communication, peer review coordination and publication-related activities.

How We Use Information

Information provided by users may be used to process submissions, communicate with authors and reviewers, respond to enquiries, provide journal services, maintain website functionality and manage legitimate administrative activities.

Communication

We may use the contact information provided by users to communicate about manuscript submissions, editorial decisions, publication matters, journal updates, enquiries and other information directly related to journal activities.

Protection of Personal Information

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information submitted through the website against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration or disclosure. However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Confidentiality of Peer Review

Information associated with the peer-review process is handled with appropriate confidentiality in accordance with the journal's editorial and peer-review policies. Reviewers are expected to maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and related information.

Cookies and Website Data

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies where necessary to improve website functionality, understand general website usage and provide a better browsing experience. Users may manage cookie settings through their browser.

Third-Party Services

Certain website functions may rely on third-party services such as hosting, analytics, communication or document-related services. Such services may process limited information according to their own privacy policies and applicable terms.

Information Sharing

We do not intend to sell or commercially trade personal information submitted through the journal website. Information may be disclosed where necessary for legitimate journal operations, legal requirements, security purposes or with the user's consent.

Data Retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill journal, editorial, publication, administrative, legal or record-keeping purposes. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information.

External Website Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or resources. Shodh Saraswati is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website and journal services are intended primarily for researchers, authors, academics and other professional users. We do not knowingly request unnecessary personal information from children.

Your Rights and Choices

Users may contact the journal regarding personal information they have provided and may request clarification about its use, subject to applicable legal, editorial and record-keeping requirements.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Shodh Saraswati may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website practices, journal procedures or applicable requirements. Any updated version will be published on this page.

Your Privacy Matters

We value the trust of our authors, reviewers, readers and visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please contact the journal through its official communication channels.