Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy-: Vantage: Journal of Thematic Analysis

Welcome to the privacy policy of the "Vantage: Journal of Thematic Analysis". We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and ensuring the secure handling of their information. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your data.

1. Information Collection and Usage

We collect personal information, such as names and email addresses, exclusively for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with authors, reviewers, and readers about submissions and journal-related matters.
  • To provide updates and notifications about journal activities, such as calls for papers or new issues.
  • To facilitate the submission, peer review, and publication processes.

Note: Your personal information will not be shared or sold to third parties unrelated to the operations of the journal.

2. Responsibility for Published Content

Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy, clarity, and integrity of their submitted content. If conflicts, misinterpretations, or misleading information arise:

  • The authors bear the responsibility to address and resolve such issues.
  • In cases of proven misconduct, the journal reserves the right to retract or remove the article from the website after a thorough review and investigation.

3. Data Retention and Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data against unauthorized access or misuse. Your personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill journal-related purposes or comply with legal obligations.

4. Rights of Users

As a user, you have the right to:

  • Request access to or correction of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable laws and operational requirements.
  • Withdraw your consent to specific uses of your data.

5. Use of Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and analyze website usage. These tools collect anonymized data and are used solely for journal-related purposes.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Policy Amendments

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in journal practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be communicated through the journal's website, and continued use of the website implies acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: vantage@maitreyi.du.ac.in

By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.