Effective Date: January 2026

The International Journal of Project Management Studies and Research (IJPMSR) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data collected through our website, submission portal, and related services. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, your rights, and how you can contact us regarding privacy concerns.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you interact with the journal in the following ways:

  • Manuscript Submission: Names, email addresses, affiliations, ORCID IDs, CVs, and manuscript-related files.

  • Account Registration: Email, username, password, and professional affiliation for authors, reviewers, or editorial members.

  • Newsletter Subscription: Email addresses and subscription preferences.

  • Website Interaction: IP addresses, browser type, device information, cookies, and usage data for website analytics and improvement.

2. Use of Information

We use the collected information for purposes including, but not limited to:

  • Managing manuscript submissions, peer review, and editorial processes.

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and readers regarding manuscripts, journal updates, and announcements.

  • Maintaining accounts for registered users (authors, reviewers, editors).

  • Providing access to journal content and related services.

  • Improving website functionality, user experience, and analytical insights.

  • Complying with legal obligations and ethical publishing standards.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

IJPMSR will never sell your personal information. Information may be shared in the following limited circumstances:

  • Editorial and Peer-Review Processes: Manuscript files and author information may be shared with editors, reviewers, and administrative staff as required for evaluation.

  • Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may disclose information to comply with applicable laws, court orders, or regulations.

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers may have access to limited information to support journal operations (e.g., email delivery, website hosting, analytics).

All third-party service providers are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes agreed upon.

4. Data Retention

  • Manuscript submission data, reviewer reports, and account information are retained for the duration necessary to manage journal operations, maintain records, and comply with legal obligations.

  • Personal information may be anonymized or deleted upon request, where feasible and not in conflict with legal or ethical obligations.

5. Cookies and Website Tracking

  • IJPMSR may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve website performance, user experience, and analytics.

  • Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly provided by the user.

  • Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website functionalities may be affected.

6. Security of Data

  • We implement industry-standard technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  • Despite these measures, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Request deletion of personal data, where legally permissible.

  • Withdraw consent for specific processing activities.

  • Lodge complaints with relevant data protection authorities if your rights are violated.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@academicpubs.org.

8. Children’s Privacy

  • IJPMSR does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

  • If it comes to our attention that information from a child has been collected without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Statement

  • IJPMSR may update this Privacy Statement periodically.

  • Changes will be posted on the website with an updated effective date.

  • Users are encouraged to review the statement periodically for updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding your personal data or this Privacy Statement, please contact:

International Journal of Project Management Studies and Research (IJPMSR)
Email: privacy@academicpubs.org
Address: Nairobi, Kenya