An International Multilingual Research Journal
Your privacy is our priority. Learn how Power of Knowledge protects your personal information in academic publishing.
At Power of Knowledge, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information in compliance with international data protection standards including GDPR and CCPA.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users including authors, peer reviewers, editorial board members, and readers accessing our published content.
Our policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other international data protection regulations.
We collect information with your explicit consent to provide our journal publishing services:
Name, email, phone, institutional affiliation, ORCID iD, and academic credentials.
Research papers, abstracts, keywords, references, and supplementary materials.
Contact information, expertise areas, and review history.
Payment details for APCs processed through secure gateways.
Website interaction data, download statistics, and citation metrics.
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information:
All data encrypted using 256-bit SSL technology.
Strict authentication limits data access to authorized personnel.
Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing.
Protected servers with firewall and regular backups.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Data sharing occurs only in these circumstances:
Metadata shared with indexing services like Google Scholar, CrossRef for article discoverability.
Secure payment gateways handle financial transactions.
Disclosure when required by law or court order.
Trusted third-party services under strict confidentiality agreements.
We use analytics tools and cookies to improve user experience:
We use essential cookies for functionality, analytics cookies for usage patterns, and preference cookies for your settings. Manage preferences through your browser.
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
Request updates or corrections to inaccurate information.
Request removal of your personal data (subject to legal retention).
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Author data: Retained permanently for publication records
Reviewer data: 7 years after last review activity
Financial records: As required by tax laws (typically 7 years)
Website analytics: 26 months from collection
We explicitly do not collect the following sensitive information:
Race, Ethnicity, or National Origin (except country for affiliation)
Religious or Philosophical Beliefs
Political Opinions or Affiliations
Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
Health Information or Medical Records
Genetic or Biometric Data
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:
team@powerofknowledge.co.in