Privacy Statement
The Journal of Advanced Ayurveda Research & Innovation (JARI) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information provided by authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website users.
This Privacy Statement explains how information submitted to the journal is collected, used, stored, and protected throughout the editorial and publication process.
Collection of Information
JARI may collect personal information including:
- Name
- Institutional affiliation
- Email address
- ORCID iD (where provided)
- Correspondence details
- Reviewer expertise and academic interests
This information is collected solely for scholarly publishing, editorial management, peer review administration, journal communication, and publication activities.
Use of Information
Personal information may be used for:
- Manuscript submission and processing
- Editorial evaluation
- Double-blind peer review administration
- Editorial correspondence
- Publication management
- Reviewer invitations
- Journal announcements and notifications
- Technical support
- Indexing and publishing services where applicable
Information provided to JARI is used exclusively for purposes directly related to the operation and publication of the journal.
Confidentiality
JARI maintains strict confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and personal information.
Information obtained during manuscript submission, editorial assessment, and peer review will not be disclosed to unauthorised individuals or organisations.
Reviewer identities within JARI's Double-Blind Peer Review system remain confidential unless the reviewer has explicitly agreed to disclosure or disclosure is required by law.
Editors, editorial staff, and reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial process.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative, organisational, and technical safeguards are implemented to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.
Although JARI follows accepted security practices, no method of electronic transmission or digital storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Sharing of Information
JARI does not sell, rent, trade, or disclose personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
Information may be shared only when necessary:
- To comply with applicable laws or legal obligations
- To investigate suspected research or publication misconduct
- To protect the integrity of the scholarly record
- To facilitate legitimate editorial, publishing, indexing, archiving, or preservation activities
Cookies and Website Usage
The journal website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, maintain user sessions, analyse website performance, and enhance the user experience.
Users may configure their web browsers to decline or manage cookies, although some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
Author and Reviewer Rights
Authors and reviewers may request correction of inaccurate personal information maintained by JARI.
Requests relating to personal information, privacy, or data protection should be directed to the Editorial Office using the Contact page.
Third-Party Services
The journal website may contain links to external websites, indexing databases, repositories, DOI registration agencies, and third-party services.
JARI is not responsible for the privacy policies, practices, or content of external websites.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Statement may be revised periodically to reflect changes in journal operations, publishing standards, legal requirements, or technological developments.
The most current version will always be available on the journal website.
Contact
Questions regarding privacy, confidentiality, or data protection may be directed to the Editorial Office through the Contact page.
Journal of Advanced Ayurveda Research & Innovation (JARI)
Committed to Ethical Publishing • Responsible Data Stewardship • Scholarly Integrity
