Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Your Privacy is Our Priority

REVO Publication ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy complies with the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide our publishing services effectively:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
Academic Information: Author details, manuscripts, research documents, and submitted materials
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data
Payment Information: Transaction details for publication fees (processed securely through third-party payment gateways)

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Your Consent

When you voluntarily provide information

Contractual Necessity

To fulfill our publishing agreements with you

Legal Obligations

To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Legitimate Interests

For business operations and service improvement

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used exclusively for the following purposes:

Publishing Services: To process manuscript submissions, conduct peer review, and publish accepted articles
Communication: To send updates about submission status, editorial decisions, and publication notifications
Contract Management: To process agreements, invoices, and payment transactions
Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance user experience
Marketing: To send newsletters and promotional materials (only with your consent, which can be withdrawn anytime)

4. Sharing of Data

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

Your information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

Trusted Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, payment processing, or email services (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authorities
Academic Community: Published articles and author information made publicly available as part of scholarly dissemination

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures as required under the IT Act, 2000, including:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission

Secure servers with access controls

Regular security audits and updates

Staff training on data protection

Note: While we take reasonable precautions, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to promptly addressing any security breaches.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Published articles and author metadata are retained indefinitely for academic archiving purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

Request a copy of your personal data we hold

Right to Correction

Update or correct inaccurate information

Right to Deletion

Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

Right to Withdraw Consent

Opt-out of marketing communications anytime

Right to Object

Object to certain types of data processing

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@revopublication.com

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes via email or website notice. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Terms & Conditions

Our Terms of Service

These Terms & Conditions govern your use of REVO Publication services. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Services Provided

REVO Publication provides comprehensive academic publishing services including manuscript submission, peer review, editing, publishing, printing, and promotional services. All services are subject to individual agreements and our editorial policies.

2. Author Responsibilities

By submitting content to REVO Publication, you represent and warrant that:

Originality: All submitted content is original work and has not been published elsewhere
Copyright Ownership: You own all copyrights or have obtained necessary permissions for submitted materials
Ethical Compliance: Research conducted follows ethical guidelines and institutional approvals
Legal Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any plagiarism claims, copyright infringement, or legal disputes arising from submitted content
Accuracy: All information provided in submissions is accurate and complete

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Author Copyright: Authors retain ownership of their work unless explicitly agreed otherwise in a separate publishing agreement.

REVO Publication receives a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the work
All REVO Publication branding, logos, website design, and platform features remain our exclusive property
Authors may not reproduce REVO Publication materials without written permission

4. Payments & Refunds

All payments are subject to agreed contracts and published fee schedules:

Publication fees are non-refundable once peer review has commenced, unless stated otherwise in writing
Refunds for rejected manuscripts are subject to our refund policy provided at the time of submission
Additional services (expedited review, editing, printing) are charged separately as agreed
All prices are in Indian Rupees (INR) unless specified otherwise

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, REVO Publication shall not be liable for:

Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
Delays in publication due to technical issues, reviewer availability, or author responses
Third-party service failures (hosting, payment gateways, indexing services)
Rejection of manuscripts based on peer review or editorial decisions
Content accuracy, quality, or research validity (author responsibility)

6. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend services if these terms are violated, including cases of plagiarism, fraudulent submissions, or unethical behavior.

7. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts of New Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes.

8. Amendments

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

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