Privacy Statement

Indian Journal of Renewable Energy (IJRE) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, readers, and all other stakeholders. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Information Collection
IJRE may collect and store the following types of personal information:
1. Authors:
  Names, affiliations, email addresses, and contact details provided during manuscript submission.
  ORCID iDs and other professional identifiers.
2. Reviewers:
  Names, affiliations, email addresses, and contact details provided during the peer review process.
  Expertise and reviewing history.
3. Readers:
  Names, email addresses, and contact details for those who register for alerts or notifications.
  Information collected through cookies and similar technologies for website usage analysis.
4. Website Users: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and other technical information collected through cookies and server logs.

Use of Information
The personal information collected by IJRE is used for the following purposes:
1. Manuscript Processing:
o Managing the submission, peer review, and editorial processes.
o Communicating with authors and reviewers regarding manuscript status and review feedback.
2. Publishing:
o Publishing accepted manuscripts and making them available online.
o Including author information in published articles.
3. Communication:
o Sending notifications, updates, and announcements related to IJRE.
o Responding to inquiries and providing customer support.
4. Website Improvement:
o Analyzing website usage to enhance user experience.
o Implementing security measures to protect against unauthorized access.

Data Sharing and Disclosure
IJRE does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Personal information may be shared with third parties only in the following circumstances:
1. Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist in manuscript processing, website hosting, and other operational tasks. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not permitted to use personal information for any other purpose.
2. Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to legal processes, we may disclose personal information to authorities or regulatory bodies.
3. Publication and Peer Review: Author and reviewer information may be shared with editors, reviewers, and other stakeholders involved in the publication process.

Data Security
IJRE employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure data storage, encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.

Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Manuscript and review records are retained to ensure the integrity of the scholarly record.

Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access your personal information and request corrections or updates.
• Withdraw consent for the use of your personal information, where applicable.
• Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
• Object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights or if you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Statement
IJRE may update this privacy statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this statement periodically.
By using the services of IJRE, you agree to the terms of this privacy statement. Thank you for trusting us with your personal information and for your continued support of the Indian Journal of Renewable Energy.