Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, and other personal information provided on this journal website are used solely for the stated scholarly, editorial, and administrative purposes of the International Journal of Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IJIMS). Such information will not be shared, disclosed, or made available to any third party, nor used for any purpose other than those directly related to the functioning of the journal, in accordance with applicable ethical and data protection standards. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information Collection

We collect personal information when you register on our website, submit a manuscript, or sign up to be a reviewer. This may include:

  • Identity Data: Full name, title, and institutional affiliation.
  • Contact Data: Email address, mailing address, and phone number.
  • Professional Data: Research interests, ORCID iD, and academic biography.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies to improve website functionality.

2. Use of Your Personal Data

Your data is used exclusively for the purpose of academic publishing and journal administration, specifically to:

  • Process and peer-review submitted manuscripts.
  • Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding the publication process.
  • Notify readers about new issues and journal announcements (via opt-in newsletters).
  • Enhance the security and performance of our online platform.

Note: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Disclosure

The name and affiliation of authors are published alongside their research articles to ensure scientific accountability. However, we will only disclose your private data to third parties in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in operating our website and publishing platform (e.g., hosting services, plagiarism detection tools).
  • Legal Necessity: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of the journal and its users.

4. Data Security

IJIMS employs industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss of your personal information.

  • All data transmitted through our submission system is encrypted.
  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorized editorial staff only.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & International Standards)

Under global data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You may update or correct any inaccurate information in your profile.
  • Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request the deletion of your account and personal data, provided it does not conflict with the integrity of the scientific record (e.g., published author names cannot be removed from a published paper).
  • Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from journal notifications at any time.

6. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies allow us to remember your login details and provide a seamless submission process. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the journal site may not function correctly as a result.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Statement or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: production_user@ijims.in

Office: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences, Mumbai, India.