1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how IJCRM collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers who interact with our website and journal services. By using our website and submitting content, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, affiliation, ORCID iD, contact details provided during submission or registration.
• Manuscript Information: Article title, abstract, keywords, and related metadata submitted for publication.
• Usage Data: Information on how users interact with the website (IP address, browser type, device information, and access times).

3. How We Use Information

• Managing manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial processes.
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding journal activities.
• Providing updates on publication, indexing, and editorial policies.
• Improving website performance, security, and user experience.
• Maintaining academic integrity and preventing misconduct.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

• We do not sell or trade personal information to third parties.
• Limited data may be shared with indexing agencies, repositories, or partners strictly for scholarly communication.
• Reviewers remain anonymous to ensure a double-blind peer review process (unless otherwise agreed).

5. Data Storage & Security

• Personal and manuscript data are stored securely on protected servers.
• We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration of data.

6. Cookies & Tracking

• Our website may use cookies to improve user experience, site functionality, and analytics.
• Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

7. Author & Reviewer Responsibilities

• Authors must ensure the accuracy of their submitted personal and manuscript data.
• Reviewers and editors must treat all manuscripts as confidential and not use them for personal advantage.

8. Third-party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

9. Data Retention

• Author and article metadata are retained permanently as part of the scholarly record.
• Other personal data may be retained only as long as necessary for editorial and legal purposes.

10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws (e.g., GDPR), users may request:

• Access to their personal data.
• Correction of inaccurate information.
• Deletion of personal data (where legally possible).
• Restriction of processing or withdrawal of consent.

11. Updates to Privacy Policy

• IJCRM may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
• Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Editorial Office – IJCRM
📧 Email: editor@ijcrmjournal.org
🌐 Website: www.ijcrmjournal.org