1. Introduction

The Journal of Global Research in Multidisciplinary Studies (JGRMS), published by Saanvi Publications, respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors. This Privacy Statement explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, protected, and shared when users interact with the journal website or participate in the editorial and publication process.

JGRMS is committed to handling personal information responsibly and maintaining the confidentiality of data collected through its online publishing platform.

2. Scope

This Privacy Statement applies to:

Website visitors
Registered users
Authors
Reviewers
Editors
Editorial Board Members
Readers
Subscribers (if applicable)
Individuals communicating with the Editorial Office

3. Information We Collect

The journal may collect the following information:

Personal Information

Full name
Email address
Institutional affiliation
Country
Postal address (where required)
ORCID iD (optional or if provided)
Telephone number (if voluntarily provided)

Editorial Information

Manuscript submissions
Reviewer reports
Editorial decisions
Correspondence
Author declarations
Funding information
Conflict of Interest disclosures

Technical Information

The journal website may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

Browser type
Operating system
IP address
Device type
Date and time of access
Referring pages
Website usage statistics

This information is used to improve website functionality, security, and performance.

4. How We Use Your Information

Personal information is collected and processed only for legitimate publishing purposes, including:

Managing manuscript submissions.
Conducting peer review.
Communicating with authors and reviewers.
Publishing accepted articles.
Maintaining editorial records.
Providing customer support.
Improving journal services.
Ensuring website security.
Meeting legal and ethical obligations.

The journal does not use personal information for unrelated commercial purposes.

5. Confidentiality

JGRMS treats all submitted manuscripts and editorial communications as confidential.

Personal information is accessible only to individuals involved in the editorial and publication process, including:

Editorial Office staff
Editors
Assigned reviewers (where appropriate)
Technical administrators

Reviewers do not have access to author identities in the journal's double-blind peer review process unless disclosure is required by the editorial workflow.

6. Sharing of Information

The journal does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only when necessary for:

DOI registration agencies
Indexing and abstracting services
Publishing partners
Website hosting and technical support
Compliance with legal obligations
Protection of publication integrity

Only the minimum information necessary will be shared.

7. Published Information

Information that becomes publicly available after publication may include:

Author names
Institutional affiliations
ORCID iDs (if provided)
Corresponding author contact information
Funding information
Conflict of Interest statements
Acknowledgements

This information forms part of the permanent scholarly record.

8. Cookies

The journal website may use cookies to:

Maintain user login sessions.
Improve website functionality.
Enhance user experience.
Collect anonymous website usage statistics.

Users may disable cookies through their web browser settings; however, some website features may not function correctly.

9. Data Security

JGRMS takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from:

Unauthorized access.
Unauthorized disclosure.
Alteration.
Loss.
Misuse.
Destruction.

Although reasonable security measures are implemented, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

Personal information and editorial records are retained for as long as necessary to:

Maintain the scholarly record.
Support editorial operations.
Meet legal obligations.
Preserve published research.

Published articles remain permanently available as part of the scholarly record.

11. User Rights

Subject to applicable law, users may request to:

Access their personal information.
Correct inaccurate information.
Update account details.
Request deletion of personal information that is no longer required, except where retention is necessary for the integrity of the scholarly record or legal obligations.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

Requests will be considered in accordance with applicable legal and editorial requirements.

12. Third-Party Services

The journal website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

JGRMS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

13. Children's Privacy

The journal is intended for researchers, academics, educators, and professionals. It is not directed toward children, and the journal does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

14. Changes to This Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in journal operations, legal requirements, or publishing practices.

The latest version will always be published on the journal website, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

Contact

Questions regarding this Privacy Statement or the handling of personal information should be directed to the Editorial Office using the contact information available on the journal website.

Privacy Notice

The names, email addresses, affiliations, and other personal information entered on this journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party except as necessary for the operation of the journal, publication services, indexing, or where required by law.