Privacy Statement
Overview
The International Journal of South Asian and Global South Studies is devoted to the privacy of its authors, reviewers and readers. Any personal data that is obtained via the journal website is treated carefully and utilised with integrity, and for the stated constructive academic and publication ends.
Information Collection
The journal can gather simple personal information like:
- Name
- Email address
- Institutional affiliation
- Contact information
This is gathered when users post manuscripts, sign up on the site or when they are in contact with the editorial staff.
Use of Information
The use of personal information is only for supporting the core operations of the journal, which include:
- Organising manuscripts and peer review.
- Interview with authors, reviewers and editors.
- Providing updates related to publication and journal activities
Personal data is not used for other purposes in the journal.
Data Protection
The information obtained is stored in a safe place and can only be accessed by authorised editorial personnel. The journal makes a proper effort to protect against unauthorised access, misuse and disclosure of personal data.
Confidentiality
Strict confidence is upheld in the process of peer review and publication of the journal. No one discloses personal information or provides materials to third parties, unless required to do so in order to have academic review and publication.
Third-Party Access
The journal does not sell, trade or distribute personal information to any third parties. The information can only be revealed when necessary, as required by the law or when necessary in the publishing processes.
User Rights
Authors, reviewers and readers are entitled to:
- Access their personal information
- Make corrections or updates.
- Ask to have their data removed, where necessary.
- They can be requested by getting in touch with the editorial team.
Policy Updates
This privacy statement might be periodically revised to accommodate policy or regulation changes. It is recommended that users periodically visit this page.
Contact Information
Questions or concerns about privacy and data use may be directed to the journal via the official site.
