Privacy Policy

International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences (IJELS)
Website: https://ijels.com/
 

1. Introduction

International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences (IJELS) (“we,” “our,” or “the Journal”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and visitors of our website https://ijels.com.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in connection with manuscript submissions, editorial processes, and website usage.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect:

• Name, institutional affiliation, academic profile
• Email address and contact information
• ORCID iD or similar researcher identifiers
• Reviewer expertise, subject areas, and editorial history
• Usernames/logins for submission or communication systems

2.2 Manuscript and Publication Data

• Submitted manuscripts and supporting documents
• Metadata such as title, abstract, keywords
• Ethical declarations, author contributions, and conflict of interest forms

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

Through the website:

• IP address and browser information
• Access time, pages visited
• Cookies and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

• Manage manuscript submission and peer-review workflow
• Facilitate communication among authors, reviewers, and editors
• Publish accepted articles and maintain scholarly records
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Uphold research integrity and respond to ethical concerns
• Provide indexing, archiving, and dissemination services

We do not sell or share personal data for commercial marketing.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable (e.g., GDPR jurisdictions), IJELS processes personal data based on:

• Consent (registration, notifications)
• Contractual necessity (manuscript submission/publishing agreement)
• Legitimate interest (peer review, editorial management)
• Legal obligations (research integrity, record-keeping)

5. Information Sharing

Personal data may be shared with:

• Editorial board members and peer reviewers
• Publication partners, indexing services, and archiving systems
• Website hosting and technical service providers
• Regulatory or legal authorities when required

All parties operate under confidentiality and data-protection standards.

6. Data Retention

IJELS retains:

• Author and publication records indefinitely to maintain scholarly archives
• Reviewer information for editorial workflow history
• User accounts until deletion is requested (subject to publication integrity requirements)

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Maintain user sessions
• Improve navigation and system performance
• Analyze website traffic and usage trends

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function fully.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your local regulations, you may request:

• Access to your personal data
• Correction or update of inaccurate data
• Deletion of personal information (subject to publication record constraints)
• Withdrawal of consent for optional communications
• Data portability or restrictions on processing

Requests can be submitted using the contact details below.

9. Data Security

We implement technical and administrative safeguards including:

• Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
• Restricted access to editorial and user information
• Regular data backup and system monitoring

However, no system can guarantee complete security.

10. Third-Party Links

IJELS may provide links to external sites (indexing databases, partner institutions, etc.).
 We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
 Revised versions are posted on this page with the updated date.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or data requests, contact:

International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences (IJELS)
Website: https://ijels.com/
Email: infogain.ijels@gmail.com