Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Frontiers in Medical Research (IJFMR) respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other individuals associated with the Journal. Personal information is used only for legitimate purposes connected with manuscript submission, peer review, publication, communication, and journal administration.

Information Collected

IJFMR may collect personal information such as:

  • Name, email address, affiliation, and professional information
  • Author and reviewer information provided during the editorial process
  • Manuscript and publication-related information
  • Correspondence with the Journal
  • Technical information required for website operation, maintenance, and security

Use of Information

Personal information may be used to:

  • Manage manuscript submissions and publication activities
  • Conduct and administer the peer-review process
  • Communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and other users
  • Maintain records of editorial and publication activities
  • Respond to enquiries and requests
  • Support website functionality and publishing operations
  • Maintain the security and integrity of Journal systems
  • Address research integrity, publication ethics, or other legitimate editorial concerns

IJFMR does not sell personal information or use it for unrelated purposes.

Confidentiality

Information provided during manuscript submission and peer review is treated as confidential and is used for legitimate editorial and publishing purposes.

Reviewer identities are kept confidential in accordance with the Journal's double-blind peer-review process, except where disclosure is required by applicable policies, ethical procedures, or law.

Data Protection and Retention

IJFMR takes reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, modification, loss, or disclosure.

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary for legitimate editorial, publishing, administrative, legal, or ethical purposes.

Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties

Personal information may be disclosed to third parties where this is necessary for the publication process, required by applicable law, necessary to address research or publication ethics concerns, or required to protect the security and integrity of the Journal's systems and operations.

Where appropriate, information will be disclosed only for the relevant legitimate purpose.

Changes to the Privacy Statement

IJFMR may update this Privacy Statement when necessary to reflect changes in editorial policies, legal requirements, data practices, or publishing procedures.

Significant changes may be communicated through the Journal's website.

Submission of a manuscript or other interaction with IJFMR constitutes acknowledgement of the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.

IJFMR is committed to protecting personal information and maintaining appropriate confidentiality throughout its editorial and publishing activities.