Privacy Policy | Dharvika Knowledge Publishers

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 03, 2026

1. Introduction

Dharvika Knowledge Publishers ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information:
We may collect personal details including name, email address, phone number, institutional affiliation, and other information provided voluntarily during manuscript submission, contact inquiries, or registration.

b. Manuscript Data:
When authors submit manuscripts, we collect article content, author details, affiliations, and related metadata required for publication.

c. Technical Data:
We may collect non-identifiable data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data to improve website performance.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

- Processing manuscript submissions and peer review
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
- Publishing and indexing articles
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Responding to inquiries and support requests

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Information may be shared only in the following cases:

- With editorial board members and reviewers for peer review purposes
- With indexing and archiving services for published articles
- When required by law or legal obligation

5. Data Retention

We retain submitted manuscripts, author data, and publication records indefinitely for academic and archival purposes. Personal contact data may be retained as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us understand user behavior and improve our services. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as analytics tools or hosting providers. These services may collect limited technical data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

9. User Rights

Users may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data by contacting us. Authors should note that published articles cannot be removed once formally published, except under exceptional circumstances (e.g., retraction).

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

11. International Users

By using our website, users consent to the processing and storage of their information in India, where data protection laws may differ from those in other jurisdictions.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related concerns or requests, please contact:
Email: info@dharvikaknowledgepublishers.com