Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 13 April 2026
The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, Innovation, and Sustainable Development (IJIRISD), published by Apex Publications, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of authors, reviewers, editors, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Institutional Affiliation
- Country and Correspondence Details
b. Manuscript & Academic Data
- Submitted manuscripts and supplementary files
- Author and co-author details
- Reviewer comments and editorial decisions
c. Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interaction data
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and use your data to:
- Process manuscript submissions and peer review
- Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors
- Manage editorial and publication workflow
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Maintain academic and ethical publishing standards
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, data is processed under:
- User consent
- Contractual necessity (publication process)
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests in academic publishing
4. Data Sharing Policy
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Data may be shared only with:
- Editorial board members and reviewers (for peer review)
- Indexing and abstracting services (after publication)
- Legal authorities when required under applicable laws
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from:
- Unauthorised access
- Data breaches
- Loss or misuse
However, no system is completely secure, and users share information at their own risk.
6. Cookies Policy
Our website may use cookies to:
- Enhance user experience
- Analyse website traffic
- Improve website performance
Users can disable cookies through their browser settings.
7. Confidentiality of Submissions
- All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents
- The journal follows a double-blind peer review process
- Reviewer identities remain anonymous
- Editorial decisions are handled with strict confidentiality
8. Data Retention
We retain data:
- For the duration of the publication process
- For academic record-keeping and indexing purposes
- As required under legal and regulatory obligations
9. User Rights
Users have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- Object to data processing
Requests can be made via email.
10. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Website analytics tools
- Email communication services
- DOI registration agencies (e.g., CrossRef)
These services operate under their own privacy policies.
11. Compliance with Laws
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
- Applicable data protection and privacy regulations
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable
12. Updates to This Policy
IJIRISD reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Information
Publisher: Apex Publications
Address:
157/3 R K Puram, New Shivli Road,
Near Laxmi Hospital, Ganesh Hospital Lane,
Kalyanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208017, India
Mobile: +91 9456916652
Email: academicsolutions.apex@gmail.com
Consent
By using this website and submitting your information, you agree to this Privacy Policy.