Privacy Policy
Critical Imprints values the privacy of its contributors, reviewers, and readers. The journal is committed to protecting personal information and ensuring transparency in how data is collected, used, and shared. This policy outlines the practices followed to safeguard privacy.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact details provided during manuscript submission, peer review, or general inquiries.
- Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns collected for website functionality and analytics.
2. How We Use Collected Information
The information collected is used for the following purposes:
- To facilitate manuscript submission, peer review, and publication processes.
- To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding submissions, feedback, or journal-related updates.
- To ensure the smooth functioning and security of the journal’s website.
- To analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Critical Imprints does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties, except:
- When required by law or legal proceedings.
- When necessary to fulfill the publication process (e.g., sharing information with editors and reviewers).
- For technical support or website hosting purposes, where third-party service providers are involved under strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Data Security
The journal employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and users are advised to exercise caution.
5. Rights of Data Subjects
- Access and Correction: Users may request access to their personal data and seek corrections if needed.
- Data Deletion: Users can request the deletion of their data, subject to the journal’s need to retain certain information for legal or operational purposes.
- Opt-Out: Users may opt out of receiving journal-related communications by contacting the editorial office.
6. Cookies
The journal’s website may use cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. Users can control cookie preferences through their browser settings.
7. Third-Party Links
The journal’s website may contain links to external websites. Critical Imprints is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourages users to review their privacy policies.
8. Updates to the Privacy Policy
The journal reserves the right to update this policy periodically. Changes will be communicated via the journal’s website.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact:
Department of English
Loreto College
7, Sir William Jones Sarani (Formerly Middleton Row)
Kolkata – 700 071
West Bengal, India
Email: lcengjournal@gmail.com