Last updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

Indian Journal of Applied Research (IJAR) is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who interacts with our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, with whom we may share it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

By using the IJAR website (www.ijar.in), submitting a manuscript, or signing up for our subscription, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please read it carefully.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Manuscript submission: When you submit an article, we collect your name, institutional affiliation, email address, postal address, phone number, areas of expertise, co-author details, and any other information included in or with your manuscript.
• Subscription & contact forms: When you subscribe to our journal or contact us via our online form, we collect your name, email address, institutional details, and your message.
• Payment information: Publication fees are processed through third-party payment gateways. IJAR does not directly collect or store credit/debit card details or bank account information. Payment processors operate under their own privacy and security standards.
• Automatically collected data: Like most websites, we collect certain technical information automatically — including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on site — through server logs and cookies (see Section 4).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and manage manuscript submissions, peer review, and editorial correspondence.
• To communicate with authors, reviewers, and subscribers regarding submission status, publication decisions, and journal updates.
• To fulfill subscription requests and send journal-related communications.
• To process publication fee payments via our payment gateway partners.
• To maintain and improve the website, diagnose technical issues, and analyse usage patterns.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties, nor do we use it for unrelated marketing without your consent.

4. Cookies

IJAR uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in (where applicable), and understand how visitors use the site.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behaviour in aggregate so we can improve the site.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices across visits.

Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through their settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of this website.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

IJAR may share your personal information with trusted third parties only in the following circumstances:

• Indexing and abstracting partners: Author names, affiliations, article titles, and abstracts may be shared with indexing databases and abstracting services (e.g., UGC, Crossref, PubMed, ResearchGate) as part of standard academic dissemination.
• Payment processors: Your payment details are handled directly by our payment gateway provider. IJAR shares only the information necessary to process your transaction (e.g., your name and order amount).
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or competent governmental authority.
• Business operations: We may engage third-party service providers for website hosting, email delivery, or analytics. These providers are contractually bound to use your data only on our behalf and in accordance with this policy.

We do not share personal information with advertisers or unrelated commercial entities.

6. Data Security

IJAR implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These include secure servers, HTTPS encryption for data in transit, and restricted internal access to personal data.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. For authors, submission records and correspondence are typically retained for the duration of the publication relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter for archival and record-keeping purposes.

You may request deletion of your personal data (subject to any overriding legal or archival obligations) by contacting us at the details below.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal or archival obligations we must fulfil.
• Objection: You may object to certain uses of your data, including direct marketing communications.
• Withdrawal of consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at editor@ijar.in. We will respond within a reasonable time.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to or integrations with third-party services — including indexing portals, payment gateways, and academic databases. These services operate independently and are governed by their own privacy policies. IJAR is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party service you access through our site.

10. Children's Privacy

The IJAR website is intended for use by adults, researchers, and academic professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will take steps to delete the information promptly.

11. Changes to this Policy

IJAR reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us: