Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Research Journal Rank ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible at https://researchjournalrank.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

Contact Information: When you use our contact form, submit a journal suggestion, or send us an email, you voluntarily provide us with your name, email address, and message content.
User Submissions: When you submit journal corrections, suggestions, or feedback through our platform.

b) Information Collected Automatically

Log Data: Our servers automatically record information including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, date/time stamps, and time spent on pages.
Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our website, including device type, screen resolution, and language settings.
Search Queries: Search terms you enter on our website (journal names, subjects, keywords) may be logged anonymously to help us improve search relevance and user experience.
Usage Data: We collect data about how you interact with our website, including pages viewed, features used (such as Journal Suggester, Compare Journals), filters applied, and navigation paths.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain our journal ranking database service
To improve, personalize, and expand our website features and content
To analyze usage patterns, trends, and user behavior to improve website performance
To respond to your queries, suggestions, comments, or feedback
To send you relevant information about our services (only if you have opted in)
To display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse of our platform
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data as described in their respective privacy policies:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects data through cookies and may transfer data to Google servers. Google Privacy Policy

Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 on our contact form to protect against spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information. Google Privacy Policy

Important: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (hosting, email services, analytics).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with the law or protect our rights.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

Data Retention

We retain different types of data for different periods:

Usage logs and analytics data: Retained for up to 14 months (as per Google Analytics default settings)
Contact form submissions: Retained for as long as necessary to resolve your query, typically up to 12 months
Journal submission data: Retained indefinitely to maintain our database records
Cookie data: Varies by cookie type; session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may last up to 2 years

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations):

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
Right to Opt-out of Personalized Advertising: You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) for all data transmissions
Secure password hashing for admin accounts
Regular security updates and monitoring
Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
Protection against common web vulnerabilities (XSS, SQL injection, CSRF)

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website contains links to external websites, including journal publisher sites, indexing databases (Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ, PubMed), and other academic resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Contact Form: Visit our Contact page
Email: info@researchjournalrank.com
Website: https://researchjournalrank.com