We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you register, submit a paper, or pay fees, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, institutional affiliation, and payment information.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect data about how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, access times, and the pages you visit.
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Process your submissions and registrations.
• Communicate with you about your submission status, payments, or upcoming events.
• Improve the user experience by analysing website usage patterns.
• Comply with legal obligations.
  
  

3. How We Protect Your Information

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration. These include encryption, firewalls, and secure payment gateways. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• With service providers who assist us in managing our website and services (e.g., payment processors).
• When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of GRJ, its users, or others.
  
  

5. Cookies

GRJ uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device to remember your preferences and track your usage of our website. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites, and we encourage users to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Your Rights

If you have provided us with your details, you have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of your personal data.
• Correct or update your personal information.
• Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
• Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@globalresearchjournal.co.uk

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of our services after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at admin@globalresearchjournal.co.uk

By using the Global Research Journal website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.