Contact: support@irjar.org
Website: https://irjar.org
At IRJAR – Interdisciplinary Research Journal & Archives – we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices in accordance with international privacy standards and applies to all users of our platform, including researchers, authors, reviewers, students, and general visitors.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in a variety of ways to improve your experience with IRJAR and to fulfill our publishing, review, and archiving functions.
a. Information You Provide Directly:
- Full name, professional title, institutional affiliation
- Email address, phone number (optional)
- Academic credentials, areas of research interest
- Manuscript submissions, review comments, and biographical information for publication purposes
- Payment information if applicable (e.g., for publishing fees or services)
b. Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address, browser type, operating system
- Site usage analytics (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
- Cookies to improve functionality and user experience
We do not collect unnecessary personal data and only retain what is essential for our operations and services.
2. How We Use Your Information
The personal data we collect is used to:
- Manage manuscript submissions, peer reviews, and publications
- Facilitate communication between authors, editors, and reviewers
- Provide access to our journals and digital archives
- Improve website functionality and customize user experience
- Send important updates, calls for papers, and academic announcements
- Maintain security and integrity of our services
We may also use anonymized data for academic research, statistical reporting, or improving editorial practices.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We will never sell or rent your personal information. We may only share your data under the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent (e.g., listing your name as a reviewer or author)
- With editorial board members or reviewers under confidentiality agreements
- With trusted service providers that help us maintain our systems (e.g., web hosting, DOI registration, payment gateways), under strict data protection agreements
- If required by law, subpoena, or governmental request
- In the event of a merger or reorganization of IRJAR, we may transfer data responsibly and transparently
4. Data Security
IRJAR uses secure servers, SSL encryption, and password-protected user accounts to protect your personal information. We regularly update our systems to prevent unauthorized access, data loss, or misuse.
While we follow industry best practices, no method of digital transmission or storage is 100% secure. By using our services, you acknowledge this risk and agree to report any suspected breach to support@irjar.org.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Opt out of non-essential emails and updates
- Request your data be transferred in a portable format
To exercise these rights, email us at support@irjar.org. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our site uses cookies to:
- Remember login credentials and preferences
- Track site usage patterns for internal analytics
- Improve navigation and content relevance
You can disable cookies via your browser settings. However, this may affect your user experience.
We also use third-party tools like Google Analytics to understand traffic trends, but no personally identifiable information is shared with these providers.
7. Third-Party Links
Our publications may include links to third-party websites, universities, repositories, or partner organizations. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or data practices. We encourage you to review those independently.
8. Updates to This Policy
IRJAR may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, technological, or operational practices. The updated version will always be posted on https://irjar.org with a revised effective date.
If the changes are significant, we will notify registered users via email or site announcement.
9. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us:
📧 Email: support@irjar.org
🌐 Website: https://irjar.org
