Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement for International Multidisciplinary Journal of Science, Technology, and Business

At the International Multidisciplinary Journal of Science, Technology, and Business (IMJSTB), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide when interacting with our journal.

  1. Information Collection: 1.1 Personal Information: When you submit a manuscript, register as an author or reviewer, or interact with our journal in any way, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, affiliation, and other relevant details. 1.2 Usage Data: We may also collect non-personally identifiable information, including but not limited to IP addresses, browser information, and access times. This data is used for analytical purposes to improve our website's functionality and enhance your experience.

  2. Use of Information: 2.1 Manuscript Processing: The personal information you provide during manuscript submission will be used for processing and evaluating your submission, including peer-review processes, editorial decisions, and communication related to the publication process. 2.2 Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you about your manuscript, provide updates on the journal, send notifications, or respond to inquiries and requests. 2.3 Statistical Analysis: We may perform statistical analyses using anonymized data to gain insights into publication trends, reader demographics, and journal performance. Any data used in these analyses will be aggregated and not personally identifiable.

  3. Information Sharing: 3.1 Peer Reviewers: If you are a reviewer, we may share your contact details with authors or other reviewers as part of the peer-review process. However, we do not disclose sensitive personal information without your explicit consent. 3.2 Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist in journal operations. These providers may have access to personal information but are contractually bound to maintain confidentiality and only use the data for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement. 3.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of IMJSTB, its users, or others.

  4. Data Security: We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  5. Data Retention: We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  6. Consent and Control: By using our journal's services and submitting personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in this Privacy Statement. You have the right to access, update, and correct your personal information. You may also withdraw your consent for us to process your information, subject to legal obligations and reasonable notice.

  7. External Links: Our journal's website may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of external websites before interacting with them.

  8. Children's Privacy: Our journal is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

  9. Changes to the Privacy Statement: We may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this statement whenever you interact with our journal to stay informed about our privacy practices.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement or the handling of your personal information, please contact us using the provided contact information on our journal's website.

Last updated: [16-July-2023]