Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

• Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact details of authors, reviewers, and editors
• Manuscript-related data, including author biographies, ORCID IDs, and research interests
• Website usage data such as IP addresses, browser type, and access times for analytics and security purposes

2. Use of Personal Information

• Managing manuscript submission and peer review processes
• Communicating editorial decisions and updates to authors, reviewers, and editors
• Publishing accepted manuscripts with appropriate attribution
• Indexing, archiving, and promoting published research
• Sending journal updates, calls for papers, and announcements (only with user consent)

3. Confidentiality

• All manuscripts and reviewer identities are treated as confidential during and after the peer review process
• Personal information is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes
• Access to personal data is restricted to the editorial team and authorized personnel only

4. Cookies and Website Tracking

The journal website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, this may affect certain functionalities of the website.

5. Third-Party Services

• Turnitin for plagiarism screening
• CrossRef for DOI assignment

These services may process user data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill editorial, legal, and archival requirements. Users may request correction or deletion of their personal data by contacting the editorial office.

7. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on the journal website. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

Editorial Office
Email: editor@rrijm.com