Privacy Statement

International Journal of Contemporary Research and Literacy Works (IJCRL)

At IJCRL, we are committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, readers, and visitors. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

1. Information Collection

We may collect personal data when individuals:

  • Submit manuscripts or register as authors or reviewers
  • Subscribe to journal updates or newsletters
  • Communicate with the editorial team

Collected data may include:

  • Name, email address, institutional affiliation
  • ORCID iD, biography, country of residence
  • User credentials for submission or review portals
  • IP address and browser metadata (for technical performance)

2. Use of Information

The information collected is used strictly for the following purposes:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer reviews
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editorial members
  • Publishing author details in accepted papers
  • Improving journal services and user experience
  • Compiling internal statistics for editorial improvement

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties unless required by law or with explicit consent.

3. Data Retention

IJCRL retains personal data for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill editorial and publishing responsibilities
  • Comply with legal and ethical obligations
  • Maintain archival records of published works

Authors may request to have their personal data updated or deleted, provided this does not conflict with the journal's legitimate publishing interests.

4. Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate administrative and technical safeguards to protect data from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Disclosure or alteration
  • Misuse or loss

Our editorial systems are regularly monitored and secured to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

5. Access and Control

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal information
  • Request corrections or deletions
  • Withdraw consent to data usage
  • Inquire about how their data is processed

To exercise these rights, please contact privacy@ijcrl.org or use the contact form on our website.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website and communication tools may include links to third-party services (e.g., Crossref, ORCID, indexing platforms). IJCRL is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external entities. Users are advised to review their respective privacy policies.

7. Consent

By using the IJCRL website, submitting manuscripts, or registering as a contributor, users consent to the collection and use of their information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.