Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Controller Information

This Privacy Policy outlines how DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED ("Company", "we", "us"), operating the publishing imprint DScholar Press International, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data on this manuscript submission, editorial processing, and publication portal ("Platform").

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy, compliance, and editorial integrity in accordance with global data protection laws (including GDPR and local statutory requirements).

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to facilitate scholarly manuscript submission, peer review, production, and digital e-book purchases:

• User Account & Identity Data: Full name, academic title, institutional affiliation, country, ORCID ID, user account credentials (username/encrypted password), and professional email addresses.
• Manuscript & Metadata Details: Author contributions, abstract content, cover letters, peer review evaluation records, reviewer feedback, and editorial decision histories.
• Financial & Transactional Metadata: Records of purchased non-open access e-books or services, transaction references, billing addresses, and order histories.
• Technical & Log Data: IP addresses, browser types, session activity, operating systems, and access logs collected automatically during site interactions.

3. Payment Data & Third-Party Processing (PayPal)

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

Your personal data is processed strictly for legitimate scholarly and operational purposes:

• To manage manuscript submission, peer review workflows, and editorial evaluations.
• To fulfill e-book orders and provide digital content access upon completed PayPal verification.
• To index and display author metadata alongside published papers on this Platform, the main publisher portal (https://www.dscholarpress.com), and global distribution channels.
• To communicate essential updates regarding submissions, peer review assignments, or system maintenance.
• To protect against security breaches, fraud, or unauthorized platform activity.

5. Data Disclosure & Public Visibility

• Published Academic Metadata: Name, institutional affiliation, and ORCID details of authors associated with accepted publications will be displayed publicly as part of the formal scholarly record.
• Peer Review Confidentiality: Submissions under active evaluation, peer reviewer identities (under double-blind or single-blind models), and internal editorial notes remain strictly confidential and protected from public view.
• No Third-Party Commercial Sales: We do not sell, lease, or rent your personal data to external advertisers or data brokers.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement robust technical and administrative measures to secure user data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. User account data and manuscript evaluation records are retained as part of the permanent scholarly record or as required by applicable laws and archival obligations.

7. Your Legal Rights

Subject to applicable regulations, you have the right to:

• Request access to or copies of the personal data we hold about you.
• Request corrections to incomplete or inaccurate account details.
• Request account deletion or data erasure, provided it does not conflict with legal compliance or permanent scholarly archiving obligations (e.g., published metadata).

8. Legal Protection of Editorial & Corporate Personnel

All data protection requests, inquiries, or legal claims regarding data privacy must be addressed formally to the corporate entity. Individual editors, peer reviewers, and members of the editorial board operate in advisory capacities and are protected against direct personal liability concerning platform data management.

9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with data privacy or site usage shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Agartala, West Tripura, India.

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your data rights, or platform support, please contact us using the details below: