The UNIVERSAL RESEARCH REPORTS(URR) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its contributors, readers, and website visitors. This Privacy Statement outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal information.
1. Information Collection: URR may collect personal information such as names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact details. This information is typically gathered during the manuscript submission process, user registration, or as part of communication with the journal.
2. Purpose of Collection: Personal information is collected for the purpose of managing manuscript submissions, facilitating peer review, communicating with contributors and readers, and other editorial activities. It may also be used for internal statistical analysis to improve the journal's services.
3. Data Protection: URR takes reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. This includes the use of secure databases and encryption technologies where appropriate.
4. Data Sharing: Personal information will not be shared with third parties except as necessary for the fulfilment of journal-related activities (e.g., with peer reviewers or publishing partners) or as required by law. Any third-party partners will be obliged to follow comparable security measures to protect data.
5. Access and Correction: Individuals have the right to access and correct their personal information held by the journal. Requests for access or correction can be made via the contact information provided on our website.
6. Cookies and Web Analytics: Our website may use cookies and web analytics tools to enhance user experience, analyse website usage, and improve the content and offerings on our site. Users can typically control cookie settings through their web browser.
7. External Links: The URR website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.
8. Consent: By using our website and submitting personal information, individuals consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of their information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.
9. Changes to the Privacy Statement: URR reserves the right to modify this Privacy Statement at any time. We will reflect any such modifications on our website.
10. Contact Information: Any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement or the handling of personal information can be directed to the contact information provided on our website.