Privacy Statement

At Asian Journal of Qualitative Research (AJQR), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the data provided to us through our website and submission system.

1. Information Collection and Use

We collect personal information such as names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact details solely for communication and publication purposes. This information is used to:

Manage the peer review and editorial process.
Notify authors, reviewers, and editors about their submissions and updates.
Improve the journal’s services and user experience.

We do not sell, distribute, or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

2. Data Protection and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Only authorized personnel (editors, technical staff, and administrators) have access to sensitive user data.

3. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience by remembering login details and preferences. Users can control cookie settings through their web browsers.

4. Third-Party Services

Our journal may use third-party services such as indexing databases, plagiarism detection tools, and analytics platforms, which may collect and process data under their respective privacy policies.

5. User Rights

Users have the right to:

Request access to their personal data.
Request corrections or updates to inaccurate information.
Request deletion of their data (subject to retention policies for publication records).

6. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of our services will constitute acceptance of these changes.

7. Contact Information

For questions regarding this privacy policy or data-related inquiries, please contact us at:
Email: editor@ajqr.ibexinstitute.org