At Indian Journal of Innovative Clinical Research, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users, authors, reviewers, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains in detail the types of information we collect, how that information is utilized, shared, stored, and the measures we take to protect it. It is designed to help you understand our practices and to reassure you that your privacy is our top priority.

We encourage you to carefully read this policy and contact us if you have any questions or concerns. 

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide a comprehensive user experience and to improve our services. These types of data include:

  • Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, affiliation, mailing address, and other contact details. This information is typically collected when you submit a manuscript, register on our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or correspond with us through any other means.
  • Manuscript-Related Information: When authors submit manuscripts, we collect the information necessary for peer review and publication, including author names, institutional affiliations, manuscript titles, and submission history.
  • Technical Data: We collect information about your interaction with our website and services, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and referring website. This data helps us analyze trends, administer the site, and optimize user experience.
  • Usage Data: This includes data about your browsing behavior, such as the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, search queries, clicks, and preferences. Usage data is crucial for improving website functionality, making content more accessible, and tailoring the user experience to your interests.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected in various ways to ensure that our services run smoothly, and that users have the best possible experience. Specifically, we use your data for the following purposes:

  • To Facilitate Manuscript Submissions and Peer Review: We use your personal and manuscript-related data to process submissions, facilitate peer review, and communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • To Improve and Personalize the User Experience: We analyze user behavior and preferences to improve the website's structure, functionality, and content. Our goal is to offer a personalized experience for our users, which includes presenting relevant articles, notifications, and features based on their browsing history and interactions.
  • To Communicate with You: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, announcements, and promotional materials about the journal and related events. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
  • For Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We may process your data when it is necessary to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms and conditions, or defend against potential legal claims. This includes retaining and disclosing your personal data if required by law enforcement or governmental authorities.

 

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device, allowing us to recognize you when you return to our website and to store certain information about your visit. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off. They are used to enable basic website operations such as page navigation and secure areas.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to track and analyze how visitors use our website. This helps us improve site performance and user experience by identifying the most popular pages, time spent on the site, and any potential issues.
  • Personalization Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and behavior to offer you a more tailored experience, such as suggesting content that matches your past interactions with the website.

You can modify your browser settings to control the use of cookies or to delete them. However, please be aware that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

 

4. How We Share Your Data

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, database management, email communications, analytics, and technical support. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only authorized to use your data for the purposes specified by us.
  • Editorial and Peer Review Process: Your personal data, such as name and contact details, may be shared with editors and peer reviewers for the purpose of processing and reviewing your manuscript. The peer review process is confidential, and reviewers will not have access to your personal information unless it is relevant for the evaluation of your submission.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, court order, or any other legal process, or if such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, the safety of others, or to investigate fraud.

 

5. Data Security

We employ a variety of technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, secure servers, and access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access your data.

While we take appropriate steps to protect your personal data, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. It is also important that you take precautions when using the internet, such as using strong passwords and keeping your login information secure.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. For example, we may retain your manuscript submissions and related correspondence for archival purposes or to comply with reporting requirements.

If you wish to have your data deleted, you may contact us, and we will take steps to erase your information, unless retention is required by law or legitimate business interests.

 

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right of Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right of Erasure: Under certain circumstances, you can request that we delete your personal data.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data in specific situations.
  • Right to Data Portability: In some cases, you can request that we transfer your data to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at kmc.zetline_contact@ijicr.com.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe that we may have collected such information, please contact us.

 

9. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. However, we take appropriate steps to ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable laws and that your data remains protected.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make updates, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and, if significant changes are made, we will notify you either through the website or by other means, such as email.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please reach out to us using the contact details below:


Email: kmc.zetline_contact@ijicr.com

Phone: +916123516343

Address: 

  • Katihar Medical College & Hospital, Katihar Medical College Road, Dalan East, Katihar, Bihar, India
  • Zetline Publishers Private Limited, 4th Floor, Royal Residency, Opposite Government School, Anisabad, Patna, Bihar, India