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UnivColl International Multidisciplinary Research Journal

(International Open Access, Peer-reviewed, Refereed Journal)

ISSN: 3108-1460 (Online) DOI Prefix: 10.65919

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Privacy & Data Protection Statement

Ensuring confidentiality and integrity in the scholarly record.

✓ DPDP Act 2023 ✓ GDPR Compliant ✓ COPE Aligned

1. Commitment to Privacy & Integrity

The UnivColl International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (UIMRJ) is dedicated to protecting the confidentiality and integrity of the scholarly record. Published by UnivColl Publications, we process personal data in strict compliance with the:

  • Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 (India)
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (European Union)
  • COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Guidelines

We value the trust authors, reviewers, and readers place in us and ensure transparent data handling practices at every stage of the publication lifecycle.

🛡️ Data Secured via 256-bit SSL Encryption

🗄️ 2. Scope of Data Collection

We collect minimal and necessary data strictly to facilitate the double-blind peer-review, publication, and indexing process.

Scholarly Identity

Full Name, Affiliation, Department, Country, and ORCID iD.

For Attribution

Contact Information

Institutional Email & Mobile No. Strictly for editorial verification and urgent alerts.

Never Published*

Manuscript Data

Research Content, Figures, Tables, and Peer Review Reports for publication.

For Indexing

Technical Usage

IP address, browser type, and cookies to ensure website security.

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*Contact details are only published for the designated Corresponding Author.

⚙️ 3. Purpose of Data Processing

The personal information provided to UIMRJ is used exclusively for the scholarly lifecycle. We strictly restrict data usage to these four core pillars:

01

Editorial Workflow

To manage manuscript submission, internal assessment, and the editorial decision-making process efficiently.

02

Blind Peer Review

To facilitate an objective review where reviewer and author identities are protected (anonymized) to prevent bias.

03

Publication & Attribution

To correctly attribute authorship (Name & Affiliation) on the final article as per CC-BY 4.0 Licensing terms.

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Indexing & Discoverability

Essential metadata is transmitted to Google Scholar, CrossRef (DOI), Scopus, and LOCKSS for permanent archiving.

4. Zero-Marketing & Anti-Spam Guarantee

Your privacy is paramount. We strictly DO NOT sell, rent, lease, or trade author data to marketing agencies, conference organizers, or predatory publishers.

No Commercial Sharing

Your data acts as a scholarly record, not a commodity. It is never shared with commercial partners for profit.

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No Unsolicited Mail

Inbox Peace Guaranteed. You will only receive emails related to your submission or significant journal updates (e.g., Call for Papers).

🔒 100% Data Sovereignty Assured

We use technology responsibly. Our website employs cookies solely to enhance user experience (UX) and ensure secure manuscript submission.

Required

Session Cookies

Critical for site functionality. These keep you securely logged in during the multi-step manuscript submission process.

Anonymous

Readership Analytics

We use aggregated data to understand global readership distribution (e.g., country of origin). No personal identity is attached to this data.

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User Control: You can disable cookies via browser settings. However, please note that disabling Session Cookies may prevent you from logging in or submitting a paper.

6. Data Security & Archival Retention

System Secure

UnivColl Publications employs enterprise-grade security measures to protect the integrity of the scholarly record and ensure long-term accessibility.

SSL Encryption

All data transmission is encrypted via HTTPS (256-bit) banking-grade protocols, ensuring safe manuscript submission.

Strict Access Control

Zero-Trust Policy: Access to user data is restricted strictly to the Chief Editor and authorized editorial staff.

Perpetual Retention

Published articles are retained in perpetuity. Rejected manuscripts are securely deleted after 6 months to minimize data footprint.

💾 Archived for Future Generations

7. Your Rights (Author Control)

DPDP Act GDPR

We empower you with full control over your personal data. Under international privacy laws, you retain the following sovereign rights:

Right to Access & Correction

Transparency First. You may request a copy of your data or update your affiliation/email at any time via the editorial dashboard.

Request Update →

Right to Erasure

"Right to be Forgotten". You may request the deletion of your user account and personal profile from our active database.

Conditions Apply*
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*Scientific Integrity Exception:

The Right to Erasure does not apply to the permanent public record of a published article. Once published, the author's name and affiliation become part of the immutable scientific record and must be maintained for citation and indexing integrity.

8. Contact & Grievance Redressal

For privacy-related queries, data correction requests, or to report a compliance concern, please contact our designated Data Protection Officer (DPO).

Online
Data Protection Officer

Dr. Chandan Kumar ✓

Managing Editor, UIMRJ

✉️ editor@univcolljournal.com →
⏱️ Response Time: Within 48 Hours
⚖️ Jurisdiction: Ghaziabad, India
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