The International Journal of Future Research and Innovation (IJFRI) is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data: When registering, submitting, or reviewing articles, we may collect your name, email address, institutional affiliation, and contact details. 1.2 Non-Personal Data: Our system automatically records data such as browser type, IP address, access logs, and site navigation patterns for analytics. 1.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance site functionality and track user activity. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Process Submissions: We use the provided data to manage manuscript submissions, facilitate peer review, and publish accepted articles. 2.2 Communication & Notifications: We send emails regarding submission status, editorial decisions, and important journal updates. 2.3 User Experience Improvement: We analyze user behavior to optimize our website’s performance and enhance accessibility. 2.4 Data Sharing Policy & Open Access Principles: Metadata such as article titles, author names, abstracts, and DOIs are made publicly available for indexing, discovery, and citation purposes. However, we do not sell or trade user data.

3. Data Protection & Security

3.1 Encryption & Safeguards: We implement industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect stored data from unauthorized access. 3.2 User Account Protection: Registered users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials. 3.3 Data Retention Policy: User data is retained as long as necessary for journal operations. Users may request data deletion upon account closure.

4. Third-Party Links & External Services

4.1 Third-Party Websites: IJFRI may contain links to external websites that operate independently. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. 4.2 External Services: Third-party tools such as Google Analytics may be used to collect and analyze site traffic trends.

5. User Rights & Data Access

5.1 Access & Correction Requests: Users may request access to their stored data and request corrections if necessary. 5.2 Account Deletion: Users may request account deletion and removal of personal data by contacting us. 5.3 Opt-Out Options: Users may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

6. Changes to Privacy Policy

6.1 Policy Revisions: IJFRI reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted on our website. 6.2 Notification of Changes: Significant updates will be communicated through official channels.

For any privacy concerns, please reach out to editor@ijfri.com.