Agri Science Forum respects the privacy of its website visitors, authors, reviewers, editors, and other individuals who interact with our publishing platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit www.agriinnovationjournal.com or the journal websites hosted on this domain.

Agri Science Forum is managed by Dr. Deepak Pandey, Publisher, and operates from New Delhi, India. This policy applies to information received through our website, manuscript submission systems, contact forms, email communications, and editorial or reviewer applications.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and using it only for legitimate publishing, communication, administrative, security, and legal purposes.

By using our website or providing personal information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable law.

We collect information that is reasonably necessary to operate our website, manage scholarly publishing activities, respond to enquiries, and maintain appropriate publication records.

2.1 Information You Provide

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:

• Contact information: Name, email address, subject line, and the contents of messages submitted through contact forms or email.
• Author and manuscript information: Author names, institutional affiliations, country, email addresses, ORCID iDs where provided, manuscript files, declarations, supporting documents, and editorial correspondence.
• Editor and reviewer applications: Name, academic designation, institutional affiliation, qualifications, research interests, professional experience, CV, and other information voluntarily provided with an application.
• General form submissions: Information entered into website forms for academic, editorial, administrative, or publishing purposes.
• Payment information: Where publication-related payments apply, we may retain basic transaction information, such as the payer's name, payment amount, date, and transaction reference. We do not store complete payment card details or bank account credentials on our website.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information unless it is specifically required for a legitimate purpose and the submission is appropriate.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our website, certain technical information may be recorded automatically through server logs or similar technologies. This may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address.
• Browser type and version.
• Device and operating system information.
• Pages visited and referring pages.
• Date, time, and duration of access.
• Technical information relating to website performance and security.

This information helps us maintain website functionality, identify technical issues, protect our systems, and understand general patterns of website use.

Agri Science Forum may use personal information for the following purposes:

• To receive and process manuscript submissions.
• To communicate with authors regarding submissions, revisions, editorial decisions, and publication.
• To coordinate peer review and editorial activities.
• To evaluate and manage applications from prospective editors and reviewers.
• To respond to enquiries and requests.
• To prepare and publish scholarly articles and their associated metadata.
• To maintain publication records and support research integrity.
• To process or verify publication-related transactions where applicable.
• To operate, maintain, and secure our website and submission systems.
• To comply with applicable legal requirements and legitimate record-keeping obligations.
• To investigate suspected plagiarism, publication misconduct, technical abuse, or other issues affecting the integrity of our publishing activities.

We do not use personal information for unrelated purposes without an appropriate legal basis or permission where required by applicable law.

Scholarly publishing requires certain information to be made publicly available as part of the academic record.

When a manuscript is accepted and published, information such as author names, institutional affiliations, article title, abstract, ORCID iDs where provided, and other article metadata may appear on the relevant journal website. A corresponding author's email address may also be published where appropriate and in accordance with the journal's publication practices.

Published article information may be shared with relevant scholarly discovery services, DOI registration agencies, indexing databases, and digital preservation services where applicable.

Because published articles form part of the scholarly record, author details and article metadata may remain publicly available after publication. Requests to correct inaccurate information will be considered, subject to applicable policies and legal obligations. Removal of accurate information from a published article or the scholarly record cannot always be guaranteed.

Agri Science Forum does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

We may disclose or share information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Editors and Reviewers

Manuscript information may be shared with the editors and reviewers responsible for evaluating a submission. Individuals involved in the editorial process are expected to maintain confidentiality and comply with the relevant journal's policies.

Where a journal follows a double-blind peer review process, author-identifying information is handled in accordance with that journal's review procedures.

5.2 Website and Technical Service Providers

We may use third-party providers for website hosting, email delivery, form processing, security, and related technical services. Such providers may process information as necessary to perform their services, subject to applicable arrangements and legal requirements.

5.3 Scholarly Publishing and Preservation Services

Article metadata and publication information may be shared with relevant DOI registration agencies, scholarly databases, indexing services, and digital archives when applicable to the journal's publishing arrangements.

5.4 Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose information where required by applicable law, a valid court order, or a lawful request from an authorised public authority. Disclosure may also be necessary to protect our legal rights, website security, or the safety of others, subject to applicable law.

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential functions, maintain sessions, improve security, and ensure that website features operate correctly.

For example, cookies may be used to maintain a user's session within a journal submission system. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

Where applicable law requires consent for non-essential cookies or similar technologies, we will handle such technologies in accordance with the relevant requirements.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Manuscript submissions, editorial correspondence, reviewer records, and related documents may be retained for the period necessary to manage editorial decisions, address complaints, maintain research integrity, and meet legitimate record-keeping obligations.

Published articles and their associated metadata may be retained indefinitely as part of the scholarly record and any applicable preservation arrangements.

When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete it or anonymise it, unless retention is required or justified under applicable law.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse.

These measures may include HTTPS connections, restricted access to editorial accounts, appropriate account permissions, and other safeguards relevant to our website and publishing systems.

However, no method of electronic transmission or data storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we make reasonable efforts to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security in every circumstance.

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information held about them.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of personal information where deletion is legally permissible.
• Withdraw consent where processing depends on consent.
• Raise concerns about the handling of their personal information.
• Request information about relevant data processing practices, where such rights apply.

These rights may be subject to exceptions, including legal obligations, legitimate record-keeping requirements, and the need to preserve the integrity of the published scholarly record.

To submit a privacy-related request, contact contact@agriinnovationjournal.com. We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before processing a request.

We aim to review and respond to requests within a reasonable period, subject to applicable legal requirements and the nature of the request.

Our website may contain links to external websites and services, including ORCID, DOI resolution services, scholarly databases, and other academic resources.

These external websites operate independently and may maintain their own privacy policies, terms, and data-handling practices. Agri Science Forum does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourages visitors to review the applicable policies before providing personal information to them.

Our website and scholarly publishing services are intended primarily for researchers, academic professionals, authors, and general adult readers.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 for independent use of our services. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in circumstances where such collection is not permitted, we will take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable law.

Agri Science Forum aims to handle personal information in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy requirements in India.

These may include the Information Technology Act, 2000, the applicable rules made under it, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, to the extent applicable and in force, together with any other relevant legal requirements.

The collection, use, disclosure, and retention of personal information are subject to applicable legal obligations and the circumstances of the relevant processing activity.

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our publishing practices, website functionality, legal requirements, or data protection procedures.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Visitors and users are encouraged to review this page periodically to remain informed about our privacy practices.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us using the details below.

Agri Science Forum
Attention: Dr. Deepak Pandey, Publisher
Office Address: 44–45, LGF, Bakshi House, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110019, India
Email: contact@agriinnovationjournal.com
Website: https://www.agriinnovationjournal.com/

We aim to respond to privacy-related enquiries within 10 working days, where reasonably possible and subject to applicable legal requirements.

Agri Science Forum is committed to handling personal information responsibly while supporting transparent scholarly communication and the integrity of academic publishing.