Privacy Statement

At Adhayana Publication, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users—authors, reviewers, readers, and editors. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

1. Information We Collect

When you register with us, submit manuscripts, or interact with the platform, we may collect:

Name and contact details (e.g., email, affiliation)
IP address and browser information
Submitted content (e.g., manuscripts, comments)
User activity logs (for administrative and security purposes)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Manage user accounts and editorial workflows
Facilitate peer review and publication processes
Send notifications and updates
Analyze system usage and improve performance
Comply with legal and ethical publishing standards

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies

This website uses cookies to manage sessions and enhance user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember user preferences and system performance. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for hosting, analytics, DOI registration (e.g., Crossref), and archiving. These services are bound by their own privacy policies and comply with data protection regulations.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to meet legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.

6. Your Rights

Registered users may:

Request access to their personal data
Request corrections or deletion of their data
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [insert official email address]

7. Policy Updates

This Privacy Statement may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes implies acceptance of the revised policy.