Privacy Policy

Purpose

Nitee Publication respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you interact with our websites and services.

Information We Collect

In general, you can visit our website without revealing who you are or sharing personal information. We may collect:

• Basic information such as your name, email address, physical address, or phone number when voluntarily provided (e.g., during manuscript submission, registration, or inquiries).
• Technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, and domain names, which may be analyzed for trends and statistics. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

Use of Information

We use personal information only for legitimate purposes, including:

• Processing submissions and managing editorial workflows.
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and readers.
• Providing access to journal services and updates.
• Ensuring compliance with publishing ethics and legal requirements.

You will always be informed when personal information is collected, and you will have the option to decline providing such information. Certain services may not be accessible if you choose not to share required details.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

• We do not sell, trade, or disclose personal information to third parties without your consent.
• Information may be shared with trusted service providers or partners only for legitimate publishing purposes, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• In cases of suspected misconduct or legal requirements, we may share information with institutions, employers, or regulatory authorities, in line with the DPDP Act.

Data Protection and Security

We follow appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

User Rights under the DPDP Act

As per the DPDP Act, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Know what personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer required.
• Right to Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
• Right to Grievance Redressal: Raise concerns if you believe your data has been misused.

Requests to exercise these rights can be made by contacting us directly.

Policy Updates

If our privacy policy changes, updates will be posted here with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.