1. Introduction

Nyayavimarsha respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, contributors, readers and website users.

This Privacy Policy explains the manner in which personal information provided to or processed by Nyayavimarsha may be collected, used, stored and disclosed in connection with the Journal's academic, editorial and website-related activities.

2. Information We May Collect

Nyayavimarsha may collect personal information that individuals voluntarily provide, including:

• name;
• email address and other contact information;
• institutional affiliation;
• academic or professional designation;
• author biography;
• manuscript and submission information;
• correspondence with the Journal;
• reviewer information; and
• other information voluntarily submitted through forms, email or other communication.

The website or its hosting and technical service providers may also automatically process limited technical information such as IP address, browser information, device information, access logs or similar data necessary for website operation, security and administration.

Where analytics or cookies are used, they may collect information concerning how visitors interact with the website.

3. Purposes for Which Information May Be Used

Personal information may be used for legitimate journal-related purposes including:

• processing manuscript submissions;
• communicating with authors and contributors;
• administering editorial and review processes;
• maintaining publication records;
• publishing author names, affiliations and biographies where appropriate;
• responding to enquiries;
• maintaining website security and functionality;
• preventing misuse, fraud or academic misconduct;
• complying with legal obligations; and
• communicating relevant information concerning Nyayavimarsha where appropriate.

Information collected for editorial purposes shall not be sold to advertisers or unrelated third parties.

4. Publication of Author Information

Authors understand that information customarily associated with an academic publication—including their name, institutional affiliation, designation, author biography and other information approved for publication—may form part of the permanent scholarly record and remain publicly accessible with the published work.

5. Confidentiality of Manuscripts and Reviews

Unpublished manuscripts, reviewer identities where anonymity applies, review reports and confidential editorial communications shall be handled in accordance with the Journal's Publication Ethics Policy.

Access may be provided to editors, reviewers, technical personnel or other persons where reasonably necessary for the editorial and publication process.

6. Disclosure of Information

Nyayavimarsha may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary:

• with the individual's consent;
• for the administration of manuscript review and publication;
• to service providers supporting the website or Journal's operations, subject to appropriate safeguards where applicable;
• to investigate suspected academic misconduct, fraud, security incidents or misuse;
• to protect the lawful rights and interests of Nyayavimarsha or another person; or
• where disclosure is required by applicable law, judicial order or lawful process.

7. Data Retention

Nyayavimarsha may retain editorial and publication records for as long as reasonably necessary to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record, administer the Journal, address disputes or ethical concerns and comply with applicable legal obligations.

Published bibliographic information may be retained permanently as part of the scholarly record.

8. Data Security

Nyayavimarsha shall take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information in its possession against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. External Websites

Nyayavimarsha may provide links to third-party websites. The Journal is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites, and users are advised to review the applicable privacy policies of those services.

10. Requests and Contact

A person who wishes to raise a concern regarding personal information held by Nyayavimarsha, or seeks correction or deletion where legally and practically applicable, may contact the Journal through the contact details provided on its website.

Requests concerning information forming part of the permanent scholarly record may be subject to academic-integrity, archival and legal considerations.

11. Changes to this Policy

Nyayavimarsha may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the Journal's practices, technology or applicable legal requirements.

The current version shall be made available on the Journal's website.