1. Introduction

 

Abhinavdhara (ABHINAVDHARA) – IJIIS (International Journal of Innovation in Indic Studies), published by Shabdarambh: Global Academy of Culture, Languages & Wellness, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information submitted through our journal website and publication process.By accessing or using our website, users agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information during manuscript submission, peer review, communication, and website use:

• Full Name

• Institutional Affiliation

• Email Address

• ORCID ID (if provided)

• Postal Address (if provided)

• Contact Number (if provided)

• Manuscript details and related files

• Reviewer and editorial communications

• Payment information (only where applicable)

We collect only the information necessary for the editorial and publication process.

 

3. Purpose of Collecting Information

The information collected is used only for legitimate journal-related purposes, including:

• Processing manuscript submissions.

• Managing peer review.

• Communicating editorial decisions.

• Publishing accepted manuscripts.

• DOI registration and metadata submission.

• Indexing and abstracting services.

• Responding to author and reader inquiries.

• Maintaining journal records.

We do not collect unnecessary personal information.

 

4. Confidentiality

All personal information submitted to the journal is treated as confidential.

Personal data is accessible only to:

• Editor-in-Chief

• Editorial Office

• Assigned Editors

• Authorized Reviewers (only as required by the review model)

• Technical staff responsible for journal management

Reviewer identities remain confidential in accordance with the journal's Double Blind Peer Review Policy.

 

5. Data Sharing

The journal does not sell, rent, or disclose personal information to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.

Limited information may be shared only when necessary for:

• DOI registration.

• Indexing and abstracting services.

• Legal obligations.

• Academic publishing requirements.

Only the minimum information required for these purposes will be shared.

 

6. Website Security

The journal takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect submitted information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Although reasonable safeguards are maintained, no method of electronic transmission or internet storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website performance and user experience.

Cookies may help us:

• Understand website traffic.

• Improve website functionality.

• Maintain user preferences.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings if they prefer.

 

8. Author and Reviewer Information

Author and reviewer information will be used exclusively for editorial and publication purposes.

Reviewer reports, editorial correspondence, and confidential documents will not be disclosed without appropriate authorization, except where required by law.

 

9. Published Information

After publication, the following author information may appear publicly with the article:

• Author Name(s)

• Institutional Affiliation

• Country

• ORCID ID (if provided)

• Corresponding Author Email (if the journal's policy permits)

No additional personal information will be published without the author's consent.

 

10. Data Retention

The journal may retain editorial records, submitted manuscripts, reviewer reports, and publication-related information for administrative, legal, and scholarly record-keeping purposes.

 

11. Third-Party Links

The journal website may contain links to external websites, indexing services, DOI agencies, or research platforms.

The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

 

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Editorial Office reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

The latest version will always be available on the journal website.

 

13. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:

Editorial Office
Abhinavdhara (IJIIS – International Journal of Innovation in Indic Studies)

Publisher:Shabdarambh: Global Academy of Culture, Languages & Wellness

Email: abhinavdharajournal@gmail.com