The Samgynanam Journal is committed to safeguarding the personal information of authors, reviewers, readers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, process, and protect user data in accordance with ethical publishing and digital safety standards.
1. Information We Collect
The journal only collects information that is necessary for editorial and publishing purposes. This may include:
- Full names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations
- Manuscript submission details and author metadata
- Peer-review reports, reviewer identities (confidential)
- User account information
- Website usage data such as page views, browser type, and device details (non-identifiable analytics)
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless required for ethical compliance.
2. How We Use Your Information
Collected information is used strictly for scholarly and administrative purposes, including:
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
- Managing manuscript submissions and peer-review workflows
- Creating and maintaining user accounts
- Enhancing the performance, security, and usability of the website
- Disseminating journal updates and notifications (optional)
The journal does not sell, rent, trade, or misuse personal data under any circumstances.
3. Data Protection & Security
We take data security seriously and employ multiple safeguards:
- Secure servers and encrypted connections (SSL)
- Role-based access control for editorial systems
- Regular backups and data monitoring
- Compliance with academic publishing ethics and general data protection standards
Only authorized personnel have access to manuscript and user information.
4. Sharing of Information
Personal data is shared only when necessary and only with trusted parties, such as:
- Editors and peer reviewers (manuscript-related information only)
- Technical service providers who maintain journal infrastructure
- Indexing and archiving services (publication metadata only)
- Legal authorities, only when required by law
No personal information is shared for advertising, marketing, or commercial purposes.
5. Cookies & Website Tracking
The journal website may use essential cookies to:
- Maintain user login sessions
- Improve site functionality and accessibility
- Track anonymous statistics for website performance
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, but certain features may become limited.
6. User Rights
Users of the journal’s website and submission system have the right to:
- Request access to their personal information
- Ask for corrections to inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of their account or stored data (where legally and editorially allowable)
- Withdraw consent for non-essential communications
Requests can be made through the editorial office.
7. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions, data concerns, or requests, please contact:
Editorial Office — Samgynanam Journal
Email: [editor@samgynanam.org]
Website: www.samgynanam.org
We use secure servers, encrypted connections, and role-restricted access to protect user data.
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