Privacy Statement
The Rank International Journal of Computer Science & Multidisciplinary Research (RAINCOMES-PAK)
RAINCOMES-PAK is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors. This Privacy Statement explains how the journal collects, uses, stores, and safeguards personal information obtained through its website and publication activities.
By using the RAINCOMES-PAK website or submitting a manuscript, users acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.
1.Information We Collect
The journal may collect the following information:
Personal Information
- Full name
- Institutional affiliation
- Department or organization
- Email address
- Postal address (where applicable)
- ORCID iD (if provided)
- Contact telephone number (optional)
- Academic biography (optional)
Manuscript Information
- Manuscript title
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Author details
- References
- Supplementary files
- Reviewer comments
- Editorial correspondence
Website Usage Information
The website may automatically collect limited technical information such as:
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited
- General usage statistics
This information is collected to improve website performance, security, and user experience.
2.Purpose of Information Collection
Personal information is collected solely for legitimate publishing and administrative purposes, including:
- Manuscript submission and processing
- Editorial communication
- Peer-review management
- Publication of accepted articles
- Issuing editorial decisions
- Maintaining publication records
- Responding to inquiries
- Improving journal services
- Website administration and security
3.Confidentiality
RAINCOMES-PAK treats all submitted manuscripts and personal information as confidential.
During the double-blind peer-review process:
- Reviewer identities remain confidential.
- Author identities are concealed from reviewers where required by the review process.
- Editorial communications are handled securely.
Personal information is accessible only to authorized editorial personnel involved in manuscript processing.
4.Use of Personal Information
The journal uses personal information only for activities directly related to scholarly publishing. RAINCOMES-PAK does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
Information may be shared only when necessary for:
- Editorial management
- Peer review
- Publication
- Indexing metadata (for published articles)
- Legal obligations
5.Published Information
Once an article is accepted and published, the following information may appear publicly as part of the scholarly record:
- Author names
- Institutional affiliations
- Article title
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Corresponding author contact information (where applicable)
- Citation information
- Author identifiers such as ORCID, if supplied by the author
Only information necessary for scholarly publication will be displayed.
6.Cookies
The journal website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, remember user preferences, analyze website usage, and enhance security.
Users may disable cookies through their web browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
7.Data Security
RAINCOMES-PAK implements reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
While every reasonable effort is made to safeguard information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8.Data Retention
Editorial records, submission files, reviewer reports, and publication information may be retained for as long as necessary to maintain the scholarly record, comply with legal obligations, and support journal operations.
9.Third-Party Services
The journal website may contain links to external websites or may use third-party publishing or indexing services in the future.
RAINCOMES-PAK is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they access.
10.User Rights
Where applicable under relevant laws, users may request to:
- Access their personal information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Update contact details.
- Request deletion of information that is not required for maintaining the scholarly record or fulfilling legal obligations.
Requests will be considered in accordance with applicable legal and editorial requirements.
11.Changes to This Privacy Statement
RAINCOMES-PAK reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in journal operations, legal requirements, or publishing practices. The latest version published on the journal's official website shall be considered the authoritative version.
12.Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Statement or the handling of personal information may be directed to the Editorial Office through the official contact details provided on the journal's website.
Commitment to Privacy
RAINCOMES-PAK values the trust of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. The journal is committed to handling personal information responsibly, maintaining confidentiality throughout the publication process, and supporting ethical, transparent, and secure scholarly publishing.
