The Loreto College Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (LCJHSS) is committed to protecting the privacy of its users, contributors, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Such as name, email address, institutional affiliation, and contact details when you submit a manuscript, register for updates, or correspond with us.
  • Usage Data: Information about how users interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, and browsing behavior.

2. Use of Collected Information

The information collected may be used for:

  • Processing and managing manuscript submissions.
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and readers regarding journal updates, editorial decisions, and inquiries.
  • Enhancing the functionality and user experience of the website.
  • Ensuring compliance with publication ethics and terms.

3. Sharing of Information

LCJHSS does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. However, information may be shared under the following circumstances:

  • With editorial board members and reviewers for the purpose of manuscript review and publication.
  • As required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
  • To prevent or address fraudulent or unlawful activity.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and improve functionality. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit your access to certain features of the website.

6. Retention of Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

7. User Rights

Users have the following rights regarding their personal information:

  • Access to the information we hold about you.
  • Request for correction or deletion of your data.
  • Withdrawal of consent for processing personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at lcjhss.loreto@gmail.com.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing any personal information.

9. Changes to This Policy

LCJHSS reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically for any changes. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Loreto College, Kolkata
7, Sir William Jones Sarani (Formerly Middleton Row)
Kolkata – 700 071, West Bengal, India
Email: lcjhss@loretocollege.in

By using the LCJHSS website or submitting work to the journal, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.