IJRTI Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, store and protect the personal data of authors, reviewers and visitors across the submission, review and publication process.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
IJRTI (ijrti.org) is committed to protecting the privacy of every author, reviewer, editorial team member and site visitor. This policy explains, in plain language, what personal information we collect, why we collect it, and how it is protected.
📋Information We Collect
- Name, email address, phone number and institutional affiliation (for authors and reviewers)
- Manuscript content and submission details
- Website usage data — pages visited, IP address, browser type — via analytics
- Payment information, processed securely via a third-party payment gateway and never stored on IJRTI's own servers
⚙️How We Use Your Information
- To process and manage manuscript submissions
- To communicate review status, acceptance and publication decisions
- To issue certificates and payment receipts
- To improve our website and editorial services
🗃️Data Retention
Submission and author data is retained for a minimum of 5 years for archival and audit purposes, consistent with standard academic publishing record-keeping. Payment data is processed by third-party gateways and is not retained on IJRTI servers beyond transaction confirmation.
🛡️Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. All data transmissions to and from ijrti.org are secured via SSL/TLS encryption.
✅Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data at any time. Submit requests to editor@ijrti.org and the editorial team will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
No. IJRTI does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Submission and author data is retained for a minimum of 5 years for archival and audit purposes.
No. Payment information is processed securely via a third-party payment gateway and is not stored on IJRTI's own servers.
Yes. You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by emailing editor@ijrti.org.
Questions About Your Data?
Contact the editorial team directly — a real person reads every message.