The Revenue Law Journal (RLJ) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website and journal services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our website or submit a manuscript:

• Full name and professional affiliation
• Email address and contact information
• ORCID iD (if provided)
• Manuscript details and supporting documents
• Reviewer and editorial correspondence
• Payment information related to Article Processing Charges (APC), where applicable
• Website usage information, including IP address, browser type, cookies, and device information

How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used solely for legitimate publishing purposes, including:

• Processing manuscript submissions
• Managing the peer-review and editorial process
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
• Publishing accepted articles
• Processing Article Processing Charges (APC)
• Improving our website and journal services
• Maintaining publication records and journal archives
• Complying with legal and ethical publishing requirements

Confidentiality

All manuscripts submitted to RLJ are treated as confidential documents. Personal information provided by authors and reviewers is accessible only to authorized editorial staff and assigned reviewers as required for the single-blind peer-review process. We do not disclose confidential information to third parties without consent unless required by law.

Data Security

RLJ implements appropriate administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to ensure the security of all data, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and enhance website functionality. Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites or services. RLJ is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

Data Retention

Personal information and publication records are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill editorial, legal, ethical, and archival obligations. Published articles and their associated metadata form part of the permanent scholarly record.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, users may have the right to:

• Access their personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal data where legally permissible
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Object to certain types of data processing

Requests regarding personal data may be submitted to the editorial office.

Policy Updates

RLJ reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, publishing practices, or journal operations. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.