Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

Asian Journal of Research and Development Studies

The Asian Journal of Research and Development Studies (AJRDS) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal data in accordance with accepted ethical and legal standards of academic publishing.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that is necessary for the operation and management of the journal, including but not limited to:

  • Names, affiliations, and contact details (email address, phone number)

  • Manuscript submission details and author metadata

  • Reviewer profiles, expertise, and review records

  • Editorial correspondence and communication records

  • Website usage data collected through cookies or similar technologies

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal information is collected and used solely for legitimate journal-related purposes, including:

  • Manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial decision-making

  • Communication with authors, reviewers, and editors

  • Publication, indexing, and archiving of accepted articles

  • Journal administration, quality assurance, and performance improvement

  • Compliance with ethical standards and legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

AJRDS does not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. Data may be shared only when necessary with:

  • Editors and reviewers involved in the peer-review process

  • Indexing services, databases, and archiving platforms (for published articles only)

  • Service providers supporting journal operations, under strict confidentiality agreements

  • Authorities, if required by law or legal process

4. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel only.

5. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, ethical, and archival requirements of scholarly publishing.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

The journal website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some features of the website may be affected.

7. Rights of Data Subjects

Authors, reviewers, and users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal and ethical publishing requirements

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests related to personal data may be submitted using the contact information below.

8. Third-Party Links

The journal website may contain links to external websites. AJRDS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

9. Updates to This Privacy Statement

AJRDS reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Statement at any time. Any changes will be posted on the journal’s website, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Statement or personal data, please contact:

Asian Journal of Research and Development Studies
Email: afikaeditor@gmail.com