Privacy Policy

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The Research Review Journal of Cultural Heritage and Traditions (RRJCHT) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, and website visitors. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information provided during manuscript submission, peer review, publication, and communication processes.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following personal information:

  • Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and contact details of authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Manuscript submission details including author biographies, ORCID IDs, and research interests.
  • Website usage data such as IP address, browser type, and access time for analytics and security purposes.

2. Use of Personal Information

  • Managing manuscript submission, editorial workflow, and peer review processes.
  • Communicating editorial decisions, revisions, and publication updates.
  • Publishing accepted manuscripts with proper author attribution.
  • Indexing, archiving, and promoting published research.
  • Sending journal notifications, calls for papers, and announcements (only with user consent).

3. Confidentiality

  • Manuscripts and reviewer identities are kept confidential during and after the peer review process.
  • Personal data is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
  • Access to user data is restricted to the editorial team and authorized personnel only.

4. Cookies and Website Tracking

  • The journal website (https://rrjcht.in/) may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.
  • Users may disable cookies through their browser settings without affecting access to journal content.

5. Third-Party Services

RRJCHT may use trusted third-party services for journal management and publication processes, such as:

  • Plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin/iThenticate)
  • DOI registration agencies (e.g., CrossRef)
  • Online journal management systems 
  • These services may collect and process user data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill editorial, legal, indexing, and archival purposes. Users may request correction or deletion of their personal information by contacting the editorial office.

7. User Rights

  • Access their personal information.
  • Request correction or deletion of their data.
  • Withdraw consent for data usage where applicable.
  • Report concerns regarding misuse or data breach.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be published on the journal website. Continued use of the journal platform indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

For any queries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Editorial Office
Research Review Journal of Cultural Heritage and Traditions (RRJCHT)
Email: editor@rrjcht.in