PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

VIDWAN Journal of Law and Justice is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and all users of this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website and related services.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, journal practices, or website functionality. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly to stay informed about any updates.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Name

  • Professional designation or job title

  • Institutional affiliation

  • Email address and other contact information

  • Country or location

  • ORCID iD (where applicable)

  • Manuscript submission details

  • Reviewer and editorial information

  • Demographic information, preferences, and feedback relevant to journal services

  • Any additional information voluntarily provided through forms, surveys, or correspondence

How We Use Your Information

The information collected may be used for the following purposes:

  • To process manuscript submissions and manage the peer-review process.

  • To maintain accurate editorial and administrative records.

  • To communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers regarding journal activities.

  • To improve the quality, functionality, and user experience of the journal website.

  • To notify users about new issues, announcements, calls for papers, editorial updates, conferences, or other academic activities that may be of interest.

  • To conduct surveys, research, and statistical analysis for the improvement of journal services.

  • To comply with applicable legal, ethical, and publishing requirements.

Data Protection

VIDWAN Journal of Law and Justice takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel involved in the editorial and publication process.

Information Sharing

The journal does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Personal information may be shared only when necessary for editorial, peer-review, indexing, publishing, or legal purposes, or when required by applicable law.

Cookies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve website performance. Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. VIDWAN Journal of Law and Justice is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

Your Rights

Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, subject to applicable legal and publishing requirements. Requests may be submitted to the journal's editorial office through the contact information provided on the website.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact the Editorial Office of VIDWAN Journal of Law and Justice using the contact details available on the journal website.