Pakistan Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research (PJSIR), Karachi (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, subscribers, and all visitors to our website (https://pjsir.org).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Personal identification details: name, email address, affiliation, contact number.
- Submission-related data: manuscript files, metadata, ORCID.
- Peer-review information: reviewer comments, editorial decisions.
- Payment information: processed securely through third-party payment gateway(s). We do not store credit/debit card details on our servers.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for:
- Journal management and manuscript processing.
- Assigning editors and reviewers.
- Communication regarding submissions, publications, or journal updates.
- Processing payments for publication charges or other services.
- Security, analytics, and website improvement.
3. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or share personal data with unauthorized parties. Information may be shared only with:
- Editorial board members for manuscript processing.
- Third-party payment gateway providers.
- IT service providers for hosting and system maintenance.
- Legal authorities if required by law.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security practices including HTTPS, server-level protections, and access control. Payment details are handled exclusively by PCI-DSS–compliant payment gateways.
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies for login sessions, analytics, and OJS3 operational functionalities.
6. Data Retention
Submission and publication data is retained permanently as part of academic recordkeeping. User accounts or personal data may be deleted upon request unless legally required to retain.
7. User Rights
You may request:
- Correction of personal data.
- Deletion of your profile.
- Details of information stored about you.
8. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, email: info@pjsir.org