PERITIA, published by Loreto College, Kolkata, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, and readers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information.

Information Collection

We collect the following information for the purpose of academic publication and journal management:

  • Author details (name, designation, institutional affiliation, email, contact number)
  • Reviewer details (name, affiliation, email)
  • Submitted manuscripts and associated metadata
  • Correspondence between authors, editors, and reviewers

Use of Information

The collected information is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Processing manuscript submissions and facilitating peer review
  • Editorial communication with authors and reviewers
  • Publication of accepted papers, including author details as per journal requirements
  • Maintaining journal records and indexing services

Data Protection and Confidentiality

  • Author and reviewer information is kept confidential and is only accessible to authorized editorial staff.
  • Manuscripts under review are treated as confidential documents.
  • Personal data is not shared with third parties without prior consent, except when required by law.

Reviewer Anonymity

As PERITIA follows a single-blind peer review system, the identity of reviewers remains anonymous to authors, unless the reviewer explicitly agrees to disclose their identity.

Third-Party Services

PERITIA may use indexing and digital archiving services for long-term accessibility of published content. However, personal data is not shared for marketing or commercial purposes.

Cookies and Website Usage

If PERITIA is hosted on a journal management system or website, basic website usage data may be collected through cookies to improve user experience. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings.

Data Retention and Deletion

  • Manuscripts, author details, and correspondence records are retained as part of the journal’s archival process.
  • Authors may request data deletion for personal information, subject to compliance with journal policies and legal obligations.

Policy Updates

PERITIA reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be communicated through the journal’s official channels.

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact the editorial office at b.ed.lcjournal@gmail.com