Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED ("Company", "we", "us"), operating the publishing imprint DScholar Press International, uses cookies and similar technologies on this manuscript submission and publication portal ("Platform").

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, maintain active user sessions, and ensure proper portal functionality.

3. How We Use Cookies & Retention Period

We use cookies strictly for essential operational purposes:

• Authentication & Active Session Management: To keep you securely logged into your author, reviewer, or editor dashboard while processing or reviewing raw manuscripts.
• Workflow Continuity: To remember step-by-step progress during manuscript uploads, file attachments, or form completions so data is not lost during navigation.
• E-Book Cart & Payment Gateway Access: To temporarily maintain your digital order session before redirecting you to PayPal for non-open access purchases.
• Platform Security: To detect malicious automated traffic, protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and safeguard user accounts.

4. Summary of Cookies Used

Cookie Type	Purpose	Lifespan / Retention
Strictly Necessary / Session	Authenticates logged-in authors, editors, and reviewers; manages portal navigation.	2 Hours (Auto-expires)
Submission & Order Workflow	Retains temporary manuscript upload data and e-book checkout states.	2 Hours (Auto-expires)
Security Cookies	Prevents unauthorized form submissions and secures user authentication tokens.	2 Hours (Auto-expires)

5. Third-Party Cookies (PayPal Integration)

When purchasing non-open access e-books or individual publications, you interact with our payment gateway integration. PayPal may deploy essential third-party security and anti-fraud cookies necessary to complete monetary transactions safely. These third-party cookies are managed directly under PayPal’s individual Privacy and Cookie Policies.

6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control, block, or delete cookies at any time through your web browser settings. However, please note that because our cookies are strictly necessary for core functionality, disabling cookies will prevent you from logging in, submitting manuscripts, or completing e-book purchases on this Platform.

7. Legal Protection & Liability Limitations

This policy operates alongside our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Members of our editorial team, peer reviewers, and company personnel are protected against direct liability regarding automated technical browser operations and cookie mechanisms implemented by the Platform.

8. Governing Law

This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any legal inquiries or disputes shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Agartala, West Tripura, India.

9. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or technical support, please contact us using the details below: