Cookie Policy

At Arka Journals, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency and user trust. This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies and similar technologies are used on our website, and how you can manage your preferences. By continuing to use our site, you acknowledge and accept the practices described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve a variety of functions, including enabling essential site features, improving your browsing experience, and helping us understand how our platform is used by our academic community.

2. Why We Use Cookies

Arka Journals uses cookies to:

• Ensure Secure Access: Facilitate secure login, session management, and user authentication for authors, reviewers, and editors.
• Enhance User Experience: Remember your preferences, such as language, display settings, and previously viewed content, to provide a seamless and personalized experience.
• Support Academic Workflows: Enable manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial processes to function smoothly.
• Analyze and Improve: Collect anonymized data on site usage to help us refine our content, navigation, and services for the scholarly community.
• Integrate Third-Party Tools: Allow the use of trusted third-party services, such as analytics, citation managers, and social media sharing, to enrich your experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our website and core journal services. Without these, key features like secure login and manuscript submission would not function.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site, so we can improve usability and content relevance.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to make your visits more convenient and tailored to your needs.
• Analytical Cookies: Used to gather aggregated, anonymous statistics about site traffic and user behavior, supporting our mission to serve the academic community better.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external partners to enable features such as embedded content, citation tools, or analytics. These are subject to the privacy policies of the respective providers.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control your cookie settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website, including access to secure areas and academic tools.
For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help section. If you have questions about managing cookies on Arka Journals, please contact our support team.

5. Data Privacy and Security

Any personal data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and relevant data protection laws. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive information or to track users for advertising purposes.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our academic publishing practices. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the revision date clearly indicated.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, or if you require assistance with your preferences, please contact us at info@arkajournals.com.

By using Arka Journals, you confirm that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to its terms.