Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.
Privacy Statement
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name and contact details
- Institutional affiliation
- Professional credentials
- ORCID identifier (if provided)
- Biographical information
Manuscript Information
- Submitted manuscripts and revisions
- Peer review comments
- Editorial correspondence
- Publication metadata
- Copyright and licensing information
Technical Information
- IP addresses and browser information
- Website usage patterns
- Download and access logs
- Cookies and tracking data
- Device and system information
Communication Data
- Email correspondence
- Support ticket information
- Feedback and surveys
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Social media interactions
How We Use Your Information
Publishing Operations
We use your information to facilitate the peer review process, publish articles, manage subscriptions, and provide access to our content.
Editorial Management
Personal information helps us manage editorial workflows, communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors, and maintain the quality of our publications.
Analytics and Improvement
We analyze usage patterns to improve our website, enhance user experience, and understand how our content is being accessed and used.
Communication
We use contact information to send important updates, notifications about submissions, and relevant academic announcements.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information
We are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell your personal data to third parties.
We may share information in the following circumstances:
Data Security and Protection
Technical Safeguards
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security updates and patches
- Access controls and authentication
- Data backup and recovery systems
Administrative Controls
- Limited access to personal information
- Staff training on privacy practices
- Regular security audits and assessments
- Incident response procedures
- Privacy impact assessments
Important Security Note
While we implement robust security measures, no system is completely secure. We encourage users to protect their account credentials and report any suspicious activity.
Your Privacy Rights
Access
You have the right to access and review the personal information we hold about you.
Correction
You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
Portability
You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection
You have the right to object to certain uses of your personal information.
Restriction
You can request restrictions on how we process your personal information.
Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.
Privacy Contact Information
Privacy Officer
International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research
Email: submission@gbjournals.org
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Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through our website or direct communication. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.