1. Information We Collect

IJGESR may collect information from authors, reviewers, editors, readers, subscribers and website visitors when they submit manuscripts, complete online forms, contact the editorial office, request publication information or use journal-related services.

• Name, designation, institutional affiliation and contact details
• Email address, phone number or WhatsApp number, where voluntarily provided
• Author details, co-author details, ORCID ID and academic profile information
• Manuscript files, abstracts, keywords, references, figures, tables, maps and supplementary files
• Reviewer comments, editorial decisions and manuscript communication records
• Payment-related confirmation details, where applicable
• Technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address and website usage data

2. Purpose of Data Collection

The information collected by IJGESR is used only for legitimate journal, editorial, administrative, publication and communication purposes. The journal does not collect unnecessary personal information beyond what is required for academic publishing and website operation.

3. Manuscript and Author Data

Manuscript files and author information submitted to IJGESR are used for editorial screening, plagiarism checking, peer review, revision handling, production, publication and indexing-related preparation. Author names, affiliations, article titles, abstracts, keywords, references and published article metadata may be displayed publicly after publication.

Unpublished manuscripts are treated as confidential documents and are shared only with relevant editors, reviewers, administrative staff or technical personnel involved in the journal workflow.

4. Use of Published Information

Once an article is accepted and published, certain information becomes part of the public academic record. This may include author names, affiliations, email address of the corresponding author, article title, abstract, keywords, references, citation details, DOI information, article PDF, maps, tables, figures and other publication metadata.

Such information may be used for indexing, archiving, metadata harvesting, citation tracking, academic discovery and scholarly communication.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

The IJGESR website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, remember user preferences, analyse website traffic and enhance security. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, but some website features may not function properly without cookies.

Basic technical and analytics data may be collected to understand website performance, visitor behaviour and page usage. This data is generally used in aggregated form and does not personally identify users unless combined with information voluntarily submitted by them.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

IJGESR does not sell, rent or trade personal information to third parties. Information may be shared only when necessary for editorial, publication, technical, legal or administrative purposes.

• With editors and reviewers for manuscript evaluation
• With technical service providers for website, email, hosting or publication support
• With indexing, metadata, DOI or archiving services where applicable
• With payment service providers for transaction processing, where applicable
• When required by law, regulation, legal process or institutional requirement

7. Data Security

IJGESR takes reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures to protect user information, manuscript files and editorial records from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, alteration or disclosure. However, no online platform, email system or internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users are advised to submit information through official IJGESR communication channels and avoid sharing sensitive information through unauthorised third-party links or unofficial contacts.

8. Data Retention

IJGESR may retain author information, manuscript records, editorial communication, reviewer comments, publication metadata and administrative records for as long as necessary for journal management, academic record keeping, publication integrity, indexing, legal compliance and future editorial reference.

Published article metadata and bibliographic information may be retained permanently as part of the scholarly publication record.

9. User Rights

Users may request access, correction or updating of their personal information held by IJGESR, subject to journal policy, publication requirements and applicable legal obligations. Published academic records may not always be removed or changed where they form part of the official scholarly record.

• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request updating of author affiliation or contact details
• Ask questions regarding data use and editorial communication records
• Withdraw consent for non-essential communication, where applicable

10. Email Communication

IJGESR may use submitted email addresses to send manuscript status updates, editorial decisions, review requests, revision reminders, publication notices, policy updates and journal-related communication. Users should ensure that the email address provided to the journal is accurate and actively monitored.

11. Third-Party Links

The IJGESR website may contain links to third-party websites, indexing platforms, DOI services, payment gateways, academic databases, author profiles or external resources. IJGESR is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, accuracy, security or policies of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of external platforms before sharing information with them.

12. Children’s Privacy

IJGESR is an academic journal intended for researchers, authors, reviewers, academicians, students and adult users engaged in scholarly communication. The website is not directed towards children, and the journal does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

IJGESR may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time for legal, technical, editorial or administrative reasons. Updated versions will be posted on the official journal website. Continued use of the website or journal services after changes are published will be considered acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Editorial Office

For privacy-related questions, data correction requests, manuscript communication concerns or policy clarification, users may contact the editorial office of IJGESR.

Website: www.ijgesr.com
Email: editor@ijgesr.com