Privacy Policy

Swami Vivekananda University Press (SVUP) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and personal data of all authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information in accordance with international best practices and ethical standards in scholarly publishing.

1. Information We Collect
2. a) Personal Information

We may collect the following details when users voluntarily register or interact with our platform:

• Name and affiliation
• Email address
• Contact information
• ORCID iD (if provided)
• Profile details for authors and reviewers

1. b) Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect basic technical data such as:

• Browser type
• IP address
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the website

This helps improve website performance and user experience.

2. Use of Information

SVUP uses collected information strictly for academic and operational purposes, including:

• Managing submissions and peer-review workflows
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
• Enhancing platform performance and security
• Generating anonymous usage statistics
• Maintaining academic records and publication history

We do not use your information for commercial purposes.

3. Data Security and Confidentiality

We follow industry-standard security practices to protect all personal data.

• Author and reviewer identities in peer review remain strictly confidential.
• Manuscripts and related files are securely stored and accessed only by authorized personnel.
• We do not share personal data with third parties except when required by law or with explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve navigation, load pages faster, and maintain secure user sessions. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, although some features may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services

SVUP may use trusted third-party tools (e.g., plagiarism-checking software, DOI registration services). These services operate under their own privacy policies, but SVUP ensures they adhere to recognized privacy and security standards.

6. User Rights

Users have the right to:

• Access, update, or correct their personal information
• Request deletion of their account or data (where legally permissible)
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Contact the Press for any clarification regarding privacy concerns

7. Policy Updates

SVUP may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect evolving legal, technological, and operational requirements. Updated versions will be posted on this page.