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Privacy Policy

Public Affairs and Governance (PAG), published by Diva Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its users, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This policy outlines how information is collected, used, and safeguarded.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information such as name, email address, institutional affiliation, contact details, ORCID iD, and other relevant data when users:

Register on the journal website
Submit manuscripts
Participate in peer review or editorial processes
Communicate with the journal

1.2 Technical Information

We may collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, access time, and usage patterns for analytical and system administration purposes.

2. Use of Information

The collected information is used to:

Manage manuscript submission and peer review processes
Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors
Provide updates, notifications, and journal-related information
Improve website functionality and user experience
Maintain records for editorial and publishing purposes

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The journal website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, enable secure login, and analyze website performance. Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly without them.

4. Sharing of Information

Personal information may be shared only when necessary for the publication process, including with editors, reviewers, and service providers such as hosting platforms and indexing partners. Author information associated with published articles (e.g., name, affiliation) will be publicly available as part of the scholarly record.

The journal does not sell or lease personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained as long as necessary to fulfill editorial, publishing, and legal obligations. Published article metadata is retained permanently as part of the academic record.

6. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While reasonable safeguards are applied, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

7. User Rights

Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, subject to applicable legal and publishing requirements. Requests may be submitted to the journal through official contact channels.

8. Third-Party Links

The journal website may contain links to external websites. The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.