Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (IJPR) is committed to protecting the privacy of its users, including authors, reviewers, readers, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

1. Information Collection

We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including but not limited to when you:

  • Submit a manuscript, review, or register on our website.
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or other communications.
  • Participate in surveys or provide feedback.
  • Communicate with us via email or other channels.

The types of personal information collected may include, but are not limited to:

  • Name
  • Affiliation and job title
  • Contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Professional credentials and biography
  • Manuscript details, including authorship information
  • IP address and browser information

2. Use of Information

The personal information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To manage the submission, review, and publication process of manuscripts.
  • To communicate with authors, reviewers, and readers.
  • To provide updates, newsletters, and other information related to the journal.
  • To improve our website, services, and user experience.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties. However, we may share your information with:

  • Editorial board members, reviewers, and other staff involved in the manuscript review and publication process.
  • Service providers who assist us in operating the journal, such as IT services, email distribution, and data storage.
  • Legal authorities if required by law or in response to legal proceedings.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic and improve the site. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. However, declining cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of any inaccuracies in your personal information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., where we are required to retain information for legal or operational purposes).
  • Withdraw your consent to the use of your personal information at any time, where processing is based on consent.
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

7. Changes to the Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Managing Editor
editor@psychosocial.com
+91 96672 63862