At the Research Journal of the Department of Political Science, Shambhu Dayal PG College, Ghaziabad, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the responsible management of your personal data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act 2023). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our journal.
1. Applicability
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website, contributors, reviewers, and readers who interact with our services, submit content, or access resources provided by the Research Journal.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Professional Information: Academic qualifications, institutional affiliation, and areas of research interest (for contributors and reviewers).
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and website usage data.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
Your personal data will only be used for the following purposes:
- Content Management: Reviewing, publishing, and indexing research articles.
- Communication: Sharing updates, notifications, and announcements related to the journal.
- Enhancing User Experience: Improving website functionality and understanding user engagement.
- Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements under the DPDP Act 2023.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is conducted based on the following lawful grounds:
- Consent provided by users when they interact with our website or submit content.
- Compliance with legal obligations under the DPDP Act 2023.
5. Data Protection Measures
We implement robust measures to ensure the security of your personal data, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission.
- Secure storage systems to prevent unauthorized access.
- Regular audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. However, your data may be shared:
- With academic indexing services or databases (for published content).
- When required by law or in response to legal proceedings.
7. Retention of Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once the retention period expires, your data will be securely deleted.
8. Rights of Data Principals
Under the DPDP Act 2023, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request information about the data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Consent Withdrawal: Revoke your consent for data processing at any time.
9. Updates to this Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest information.
By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
For further queries or assistance, feel free to reach out to us.
Warm regards,
Editorial Desk
Department of Political Science
Shambhu Dayal PG College, Ghaziabad