Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Chhattisgarh Journal of Nursing Review, published by P. G. College of Nursing, Bhilai (“we”, “us” or “our”), handles information when you visit this website, register for an account, submit a manuscript, or use journal services.
1. Information we collect
Depending on how you use the site, we may collect information you provide, such as your name, email address, institutional affiliation, account credentials, manuscript details, correspondence, and subscription or transaction records. Basic technical information, such as IP address, browser details, and security logs, may also be processed to operate and protect the website.
2. How we use information
We use information to create and manage reader accounts, receive and process manuscript submissions, administer editorial review, provide access to journal content, manage subscriptions and payments, respond to enquiries, maintain security, and meet applicable legal or administrative obligations.
3. Manuscripts and publication
Information included in manuscripts and published articles may be made public as part of scholarly publication. Authors should ensure they have appropriate permission to submit material containing personal information. Editorial correspondence and unpublished submissions are handled for journal administration and review and should not be treated as public content.
4. Cookies, sessions and security
The site may use session cookies and similar essential technologies to keep you signed in, protect forms, remember security state, and maintain core functionality. Your browser may allow you to control cookies, but disabling them can affect site features.
5. Payments and third-party services
If online payments are enabled, payment details may be processed by the configured payment provider. We receive transaction or payment-status information needed to administer subscriptions; payment providers may handle information under their own privacy policies. The site may also load third-party libraries or services, which can process technical data according to their terms.
6. Sharing and disclosure
We do not intend to sell personal information. Information may be accessible to authorized editorial or administrative personnel and relevant service providers who help operate the journal. We may disclose information where required by law, to protect the rights and security of users or the journal, or to resolve disputes.
7. Retention
Information is retained for as long as reasonably necessary for account administration, editorial records, publication integrity, financial records, security, and legal obligations. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of record and applicable requirements.
8. Your choices and requests
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information where applicable law permits. Some records may need to be retained for publication integrity, legal compliance, or legitimate journal administration. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
9. Children
This website is intended for scholarly and professional use and is not directed at children. Please contact us if you believe a child has provided personal information inappropriately.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date.
11. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact Chhattisgarh Journal of Nursing Review at vismanish@gmail.com.
This is a general template and should be reviewed and adapted to reflect your actual data practices, service providers, and applicable legal requirements.