Privacy Statement - JOURNAL OF MASS MEDIA AND MANAGEMENT

अहिंसा परमो धर्मः

“Non-harm is the highest duty” — Bhagwan Mahaveer Swami

The Journal of Mass Media and Management, published by Bhartiya Gyan Prabha Trust, is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all authors, reviewers and readers who interact with this journal. This statement explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when it is voluntarily provided by users of this website and journal services. This may include:

Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and contact number (provided during manuscript submission)
Reviewer credentials and institutional details (for editorial purposes only)
Website usage data (page views, browser type) collected via standard web analytics is anonymised and non-identifiable

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected is used exclusively for the purpose for which it was provided:

To process manuscript submissions and communicate editorial decisions
To facilitate the peer review process under double-blind confidentiality
To send notifications regarding publication status and journal updates (opt-out available)
To maintain academic records and publication archives

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

3. Peer Review Confidentiality

JMMM operates a strict double-blind peer review system. Author identities are not disclosed to reviewers, and reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors. All review communications are treated as confidential. Reviewers are required to maintain confidentiality about the manuscripts they evaluate.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information submitted to us from loss, misuse and unauthorised access. Manuscripts and correspondence are stored securely and accessed only by authorised editorial personnel.

5. Cookies & Web Analytics

This website may use cookies to improve user experience. Analytics data (such as Google Analytics) is collected in aggregated, anonymised form and is used solely to understand readership patterns and improve the journal’s digital presence. No personally identifiable information is extracted from analytics.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held by the journal. To exercise these rights, please contact us at journalmassmedia@gmail.com and info.jmmm@gmail.com.

7. Contact for Privacy Concerns

For any privacy-related queries, write to the Editor, Journal of Mass Media and Management, Bhartiya Gyan Prabha Trust. Email: journalmassmedia@gmail.com info.jmmm@gmail.com.

This Privacy Statement was last updated in May 2026.

Guiding Wisdom

अहिंसा परमो धर्मः

“Non-harm is the highest duty” — Mahabharata · Applied to data ethics

॥ सा विद्या या विमुक्तये ॥

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