Privacy Statement for the Axis Community Research Journal (ACRJ)

The Axis Community Research Journal (ACRJ), published by AXIS EXPLORATION AND ACADEMICS (PRIVATE) LIMITED, is committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of all personal information entrusted to us by our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement details our practices concerning the collection, use, and protection of personal data through our website and online submission systems.

Collection and Use of Personal Information
Personal information, such as names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and academic interests, is collected voluntarily through our journal management system (OJS/PKP). This information is used exclusively for the legitimate operational and scholarly purposes of ACRJ. These purposes include facilitating the double-blind peer-review and editorial process, communicating about submissions and published content, managing user accounts, distributing journal announcements, and compiling anonymous aggregate statistics for journal improvement.

Confidentiality and Data Sharing
We uphold strict confidentiality regarding all personal data. Information provided to ACRJ will not be sold, rented, or disclosed to unrelated third parties for commercial purposes. Data is accessible only to designated journal editorial staff, editors-in-chief, and assigned reviewers who require it to perform their scholarly functions within the publication workflow. In all cases, we implement protocols to protect identities, particularly within our double-blind review process. Disclosure of information will only occur with explicit consent from the individual or where required by applicable law.

Data Security
ACRJ employs appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information. Our online platforms are maintained with security best practices, including secure server infrastructure and regular updates. While we strive to protect your data, no electronic transmission or storage method is entirely infallible, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Individual Rights and Data Control
Individuals have the right to access, correct, or update the personal information we hold about them. You may also request the deletion of your account data, subject to our need to retain certain information for legitimate business or legal purposes, such as maintaining the scholarly record. Requests pertaining to your personal data should be directed to the editorial office.

Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement, to comply with our legal and archival obligations, and to support the integrity of the permanent scholarly record. Personal data associated with user accounts will be managed in accordance with our data retention policy, which is reviewed periodically.

Updates to the Privacy Statement
This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our operational procedures, legal requirements, or data protection standards. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage users to review this statement regularly to stay informed about how we protect their information.

Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Statement or our handling of your personal data, please contact the ACRJ Editorial Office at:
Email: acrj.axisacademics@gmail.com

By registering with, submitting to, or using the ACRJ website and submission system, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Statement. Your continued engagement with the journal constitutes acceptance of any updates to these terms.