Effective Date: 1 August 2025
ShodhForensic Research Institute respects the privacy of all visitors, contributors, and authors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle information while ensuring transparency and trust.
1. General Information
We do not operate any login or registration feature on our website that collects or stores user credentials. Visitors can freely access information without creating an account or sharing personal data.
2. Data Collection
- We do not maintain a user database or collect personal data such as names, email addresses, or browsing details, except when voluntarily provided for specific purposes such as publication submissions, communication, or academic collaborations.
- Any data collected during submission of manuscripts, publication, or correspondence (e.g., author name, email, institutional details, and affiliation) is used solely for editorial, publishing, and record-keeping purposes.
3. Use of Information
The limited information collected through our journal or publication process is used for:
- Processing and managing submissions, reviews, and publications.
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.
- Maintaining publication records for indexing and archival purposes.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or promotional use.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website does not use cookies, trackers, or analytical tools to monitor user activity or behavior.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites for reference or academic purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of such sites before sharing any personal information.
6. Data Security
Any information shared voluntarily (such as for publications) is securely stored and used only by authorized editorial personnel. We take reasonable precautions to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
7. Updates to This Policy
ShodhForensic Research Institute reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.