Privacy Policy

When you use the website or services of the International Review of Public Policy and Administration, it is understood that personal data may be collected and processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), for the purposes of academic publishing and journal administration.

Data Controller

Personal data is controlled by the journal and its publisher:

DSCHOLAR PRESS INTERNATIONAL

Contact: md@dscholarpress.com

Personal Data Collected

The journal may collect and process:

  • Names, affiliations, and professional details

  • Contact information (e.g., email address)

  • Researcher identifiers (e.g., ORCID iD)

  • Manuscript-related data (e.g., authorship, reviewer reports, decisions)

  • User account information

  • Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, system logs)

Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed for:

  • Managing submissions and editorial workflows

  • Conducting peer review and editorial decisions

  • Communication with authors, reviewers, and editors

  • Publication and dissemination of scholarly content

  • Maintenance of the scholarly record

  • Website functionality and security

Personal data is not used for marketing without explicit consent.

Legal Basis for Processing

Processing of personal data is based on:

  • Consent provided by users

  • Legitimate interest in operating a scholarly publishing platform

  • Legal obligations related to research integrity and publication

Data Sharing

Personal data is not sold or traded.

Data may be shared where necessary:

  • With editors, reviewers, and authorised editorial staff

  • With indexing, archiving, and DOI registration services

  • With service providers supporting journal operations

  • Where required by law or regulatory authorities

All sharing is limited to what is necessary.

International Data Transfers

As an international journal, personal data may be processed in multiple jurisdictions.

Appropriate safeguards are applied to ensure data protection standards consistent with GDPR.

Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are applied to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorised access

  • Loss or misuse

  • Disclosure or alteration

Access is restricted to authorised personnel.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for:

  • Editorial and publishing purposes

  • Maintenance of the scholarly record

Published articles and associated metadata remain permanently accessible.

Cookies

The website may use cookies to:

  • Enable secure login and sessions

  • Store user preferences

  • Improve functionality

Users may manage cookies through browser settings. Continued use of the site indicates consent to essential cookies.

User Rights

Subject to applicable law, users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of personal data (where applicable)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be submitted to the journal via email.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts and editorial communications are treated as confidential.

Access is limited to authorised participants in the editorial process.

Third-Party Services

The journal may use third-party services (e.g., hosting, indexing, DOI registration).

These services operate under their own privacy policies.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically.

Updated versions are published on the journal website.

Contact

For privacy-related queries or data requests:

Editorial Office
International Review of Public Policy and Administration (IRPPA)
DSCHOLAR PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Email: md@dscholarpress.com

Declaration

By using the journal website, users acknowledge and agree to the processing of personal data in accordance with this policy and applicable data protection laws.

Version: 1.0  
Last Updated: 2026

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