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.
