Last Updated: August 7, 2025
Welcome to Chitra Holistic International Online Journals (the “Journals”), a publishing initiative of the Chitra Holistic International Trust for Research and Advancement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, protect, and handle your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in connection with our journal management and publishing activities.
By using our journal submission system, accessing our published content, or engaging with our editorial process, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from our users:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, mailing address, and phone number, particularly for authors, reviewers, and editors.
Professional and Academic Data: Academic degrees, professional titles, publication history, and areas of expertise to facilitate the peer-review and editorial process.
Submission and Review Data: Manuscripts, reviewer reports, editorial decisions, and correspondence related to the publication process.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and other technical information collected automatically through our online platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Manage the Publishing Process: To handle manuscript submissions, coordinate the peer-review process, and communicate editorial decisions to authors.
To Facilitate Communication: To contact authors, reviewers, and editors regarding the status of manuscripts, publication updates, and other relevant matters.
To Promote Academic Integrity: To identify and prevent plagiarism, conflicts of interest, and other forms of academic misconduct.
To Enhance Our Journals: To analyze submission trends and user feedback, allowing us to improve the quality, scope, and efficiency of our publications.
For Indexing and Dissemination: To include your data (e.g., author names, affiliations) in published articles and metadata for indexing in academic databases and search engines, thereby increasing the visibility and reach of your work.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
During the Peer-Review Process: Author information (excluding names and affiliations in a double-blind review) is shared with reviewers, and vice versa, as part of the peer-review process. Reviewer identity is kept confidential from authors unless the reviewer chooses to reveal it.
With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted partners who assist us in managing our journals (e.g., manuscript submission systems, plagiarism detection software). These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.
For Open Access and Archiving: All published articles, along with author information such as names and affiliations, will be made publicly available as part of our commitment to open access.
Legal Compliance: We will disclose your information where required to do so by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or protect our rights.
4. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. All data is stored on secure servers with restricted access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate information.
Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal and ethical obligations to maintain an accurate record of scholarly publications.
Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.