Privacy Statement

This privacy statement explains how the Journal of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research collects, uses, and protects your personal information in accordance with data protection regulations.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

The International Journal of Management Research & Innovation is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency and care. This Privacy Statement applies to all personal information we collect through our website, submission system, and related services.

Last Updated: January 2026

Data Controller

The data controller for the International Journal of Management Research & Innovation is:

Editorial Office, International Journal of Management Research & Innovation

Email: journal@arirdc.org

Note: For questions about this privacy statement or our data protection practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at support@arirdc.org.

Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on your interaction with our journal:

Information You Provide Directly

Category Examples Purpose
Author Information Name, email, affiliation, ORCID iD, biography, contact details Manuscript submission, publication, correspondence
Reviewer Information Name, email, affiliation, expertise, review history Peer review process, reviewer recognition
Editor Information Name, email, affiliation, editorial assignments Editorial workflow management
Reader Information Name, email, institution (for alerts) Article alerts, journal updates

Information Collected Automatically

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, navigation paths, download statistics
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy below

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Primary Purposes

  • Publication Process: To manage manuscript submission, peer review, editing, and publication
  • Communication: To send notifications about submission status, editorial decisions, and publication updates
  • Authentication: To verify user identities and secure access to our systems
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR and similar regulations, we process your data based on:

  • Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary for the publication agreement
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing for our legitimate interests in scholarly publishing
  • Consent: When you explicitly consent to specific processing (e.g., marketing emails)
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law (e.g., tax records)

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Essential Service Providers

  • Hosting Providers: For website and data storage
  • Publishing Platforms: Open Journal Systems (OJS) and related services
  • Indexing Services: Crossref, PubMed, Web of Science, etc.
  • Payment Processors: For any applicable publication fees

Academic and Research Purposes

  • Co-publishers: If we co-publish with other organizations
  • Research Collaborations: For research on scholarly communication (anonymized where possible)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our journal, users, or others.

International Transfers: Some of our service providers may be located outside your country of residence. When we transfer personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this statement:

Data Type Retention Period Reason
Published Articles Indefinitely Permanent scholarly record
Author/Reviewer Profiles 7 years after last activity Historical record, citation tracking
Correspondence 5 years after completion Administrative record-keeping
Website Analytics 26 months Usage analysis and improvement

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
  • Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@jair-example.org. We will respond to your request within one month.

Complaints: If you believe our processing of your personal data violates data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

  • Encryption: Data transmission using SSL/TLS encryption
  • Access Controls: Role-based access to personal data
  • Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Staff Training: Data protection training for all personnel
  • Incident Response: Procedures for data breach notification

While we strive to protect your personal data, no security measures are 100% foolproof. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to or from our website.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated statement on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notifications to registered users for significant changes
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website for a reasonable period

We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.