Privacy Policy

Lex Gazette (“Journal,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors (“Users”) engaging with our multidisciplinary research journal. This Privacy Policy delineates the legal basis, collection, usage, storage, and disclosure of personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

  • Personal identification information such as name, email address, contact number, institutional affiliation, and professional credentials shall be collected and processed in accordance with legal mandates.
  • Manuscript submission data, including but not limited to author and co-author details, manuscript content, references, and supporting documents, shall be processed solely for editorial and publication purposes.
  • Reviewer and editorial information, such as peer reviewers’ names, academic qualifications, institutional affiliations, and review reports, shall be maintained under strict confidentiality protocols.
  • Technical and usage data, including IP addresses, browser specifications, device information, access logs, and interaction records with our website, shall be collected for security and analytical purposes.
  • Communication records, including electronic correspondence and submissions via email or online forms, shall be retained to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Processing of personal data shall be conducted for manuscript handling, peer review, editorial decisions, and scholarly publication, in alignment with ethical and legal standards.
  • Data processing shall be predicated upon explicit user consent, contractual obligations, legitimate journalistic and academic interests, and statutory compliance.
  • Personal data shall be retained strictly for the duration necessary to fulfill its intended purpose unless an extended retention period is mandated by applicable laws.
  • Archival of published articles and associated metadata shall be maintained indefinitely for scholarly referencing and institutional record-keeping.
  • Robust technical and organizational security measures, including encryption protocols, secure servers, and access controls, shall be implemented to prevent unauthorized data access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
  • Under no circumstances shall personal data be sold, leased, or commercialized to third parties.
  • Information may be disclosed to editorial and peer review board members solely for the purpose of facilitating manuscript assessment and publication.
  • Third-party service providers engaged for website hosting, analytics, or technical support shall be contractually obligated to uphold confidentiality and data protection standards.
  • Data may be disclosed in compliance with judicial, regulatory, or statutory requirements as mandated by law.
  • Users possess the right to access, rectify, and amend personal data held by the Journal.
  • Users retain the right to withdraw consent at any time, without prejudice to the lawfulness of prior processing activities.
  • Users may request the deletion of their personal data, subject to prevailing legal and operational constraints.
  • Users may object to or seek restriction of data processing under legally recognized grounds.
  • Users may request data portability to receive their personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Requests concerning data access, rectification, or other legal rights shall be submitted to contact@lexgazette.com.
  • Cookies and analogous tracking technologies shall be employed to enhance website functionality and user experience.
  • Users may exercise discretion in configuring browser settings to manage cookie preferences.
  • External links embedded within the Journal’s website may redirect users to third-party platforms; the Journal holds no liability for third-party privacy practices.
  • This Privacy Policy applies to all Users who visit, interact with, or engage with the Journal’s website and services, irrespective of their geographical location.
  • In the event of any legal dispute or claim arising from this Privacy Policy, the Parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through mediation.
  • Mediation proceedings shall be conducted in good faith, and if an amicable resolution cannot be reached, the dispute shall be subject to legal adjudication.
  • The exclusive jurisdiction and legal seat for resolving any disputes shall be Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
  • All legal matters, disputes, and interpretations of this Privacy Policy shall be governed exclusively by the laws of India.
  • This Privacy Policy may be subject to periodic amendments, and the latest version shall be published with an updated effective date.
  • Users are encouraged to review this policy at regular intervals to remain apprised of their rights and obligations.
  • For privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or legal grievances, users may contact: contact@lexgazette.com or visit the registered office.
  • By engaging with our services, users acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of this Privacy Policy.