Privacy Policy
Academil Journal of Research in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of all users, including authors, reviewers, and readers. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our journal.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: When submitting a manuscript, registering as a reviewer, or subscribing to our content, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, affiliation, and contact information.
Manuscript Information: Details related to your submitted manuscripts, including title, abstract, keywords, and research data, are stored securely.
Usage Data: We collect non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages accessed to help us improve our website and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
Publication Process: Personal and manuscript data are used to facilitate the peer-review process, manage submissions, and communicate updates about your manuscript status.
Reviewer Assignments: If you register as a reviewer, we may use your expertise and profile information to match you with relevant manuscripts for review.
Communications: We use your contact information to send notifications, newsletters, or announcements related to the journal’s activities, including calls for papers or special issues.
Website Improvement: Usage data helps us analyze user interactions with our website to enhance content delivery and website functionality.
3. Data Sharing and Security
Confidentiality: We do not share personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. All data collected is used strictly for journal-related activities.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers (e.g., manuscript submission systems, plagiarism detection tools) that assist us in managing our operations. These providers are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with our privacy standards.
Data Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and provide personalized content. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect certain functionalities on our website.
5. Your Rights
Access and Correction: You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information stored by the journal. You may also request the deletion of your data, subject to certain legal or operational limitations.
Opt-Out: If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you can opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal and manuscript data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including maintaining publication records and complying with legal obligations.
7. Policy Updates
Journal reserves the right to update this privacy policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage users to review the policy regularly.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at: contact@academil.com
Email: contact@academil.com
Address:
Academil Journal of Research in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Academil Research Group,
#62/1, New No 7. 1st Crs, 2nd Main, Ganganagar, R T Nagar, Bangalore North,
Bangalore, Karnataka 560032
INDIA
By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.