Privacy and Copyright

Privacy Policy

The Interdisciplinary Journal of Research and Development (IJRD) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its authors, reviewers, readers, and website visitors in accordance with international data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

  1. Data Collection and Use

We collect personal data only when voluntarily provided by individuals during activities such as:

  • Manuscript submission
  • Peer review process
  • Subscription to email updates or alerts
  • Registration for conferences or events organized by IJRD

The personal data collected may include:

  • Full name
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Email address
  • ORCID iD (where applicable)

This information is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Editorial communication and peer review management
  • Notification of new journal issues or relevant updates
  • Internal statistical and editorial analysis
  1. Data Storage and Security

All personal information is stored securely and is accessible only to authorized editorial staff. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal data.

  1. Consent and Unsubscribing

By providing your information, you consent to its use in accordance with this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time:

  • By clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
  • Or by contacting us directly at: ijrd@uamd.edu.al
  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure

IJRD does not sell, rent, or disclose your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.
Disclosure may only occur:

  • If required by applicable law, legal process, or regulatory authority
  • To law enforcement agencies for the prevention or investigation of criminal activities
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of IJRD, its staff, or its users
  1. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data held by IJRD
  • Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information
  • Withdraw consent and request data erasure where applicable

     

Copyright and Licensing Policy

IJRD promotes open access to research and knowledge, ensuring that scholarly work is freely accessible and reusable under clear licensing terms.

Authors retain the right to:

Share the published article on personal, institutional, or disciplinary repositories
Use the article for educational purposes or future scholarly work, with proper citation

Open Access License

All published articles are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).