Privacy Policy

The Research Konsulting Group and Publishing (RKGP) Journals is committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with our platforms. We take appropriate measures to manage and protect personal information in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and professional ethics. In this policy, the terms “we” and “us” refer to RKGP Journals and its authorized personnel, including staff members, officers, directors, volunteer editors, reviewers, contractors, and service providers. “RKGP Journals sites” refers to all websites, journal portals, submission systems, online tools, forms, and related digital resources we use to engage with users.

By accessing or using our online platforms, you acknowledge and accept the practices outlined in this policy.

 

Information We Collect

We may collect and process various types of information when you interact with the RKGP Journals sites, such as when you browse our pages, submit a manuscript, register for an account, or purchase a service.

 

1. Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personal details, including your name, institutional affiliation, email address, mailing address, telephone number, payment information, ORCID ID, or other identifiers. Submission of such information is optional, and you can access most parts of our website without revealing personal data.

2. Technical Information

During your interactions with our websites, we may automatically collect technical data such as your computer’s IP address, referring URL, time of access, date of visit, and clickstream analytics. This information helps us:

  • understand how users navigate our sites,

  • analyze usage trends,

  • identify and resolve technical issues, and

  • optimize site performance.

We also use session cookies to facilitate navigation and reduce the need for repeated logins. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, certain features of the site may not function optimally if cookies are blocked.

In some cases, we may use software tools to review user interaction sessions to improve usability. These recordings may be associated with your account for diagnostic purposes.

 

How We Use Your Information

RKGP Journals uses collected information to facilitate interactions, support editorial processes, and enhance user experience. Personal data may be used to:

  • present website content effectively on your device,

  • provide services, updates, or materials that you request or that may be relevant to your interests,

  • fulfill obligations under any agreement between you and RKGP Journals,

  • enable participation in interactive services,

  • notify you of modifications to our services, and

  • analyze engagement and improve website functionality.

Where permitted by law, we may also share relevant information about our services or those offered by partners that may interest you. You may opt out of such communications at any time by contacting us.

 

Disclosure of Information

1. Sharing with Third Parties

We may share personal information with authorized parties as reasonably required for journal operations. These include employees, contractors, technical service providers, payment processors, editors, reviewers, and other partners involved in the scholarly publishing workflow. Information related to manuscripts may also be shared with editorial boards, reviewers, or affiliated journal partners to ensure a rigorous review process.

Disclosure may also occur where required by law.

2. No Sale of Personal Information

RKGP Journals does not sell or lease personal data to third parties. Any aggregated statistical information shared with partners does not identify individual users.

 

Security Measures

We use industry-standard security technologies, including Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, to protect personal and payment information during transmission. Payment details are stored in encrypted databases separate from our main website systems.

Although we implement strict technical safeguards, no internet-based data transmission is entirely secure. Users interact with the site at their own risk. Once information is received, we apply robust security protocols to prevent unauthorized access.

For optimal site performance, we recommend enabling cookies and JavaScript in your browser.

 

Updating Your Information and Contacting Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to update any personal details previously provided, please contact us at: compliance@rkgpjournals.org