Privacy Statement

The Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (GJMR) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of its authors, reviewers, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal data provided by individuals involved in the journal’s submission and publication processes.

1. Information Collection

GJMR collects personal data necessary to process manuscript submissions, facilitate peer review, and communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors. The types of personal data we collect include:

  • For Authors:

    • Name, email address, affiliation, and contact details.
    • Manuscript details (title, abstract, keywords, content).
    • Metadata related to submission (e.g., submission date, manuscript status).

  • For Reviewers:

    • Name, email address, and institutional affiliation.
    • Peer review comments, ratings, and recommendations on submitted manuscripts.

  • For Editors:

    • Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and professional profile.
    • Editorial decisions, feedback on manuscripts, and communication details.

  • For Subscribers/Readers:

    • Name and email address for newsletter subscriptions (if applicable).
    • Access and usage data related to journal articles, including IP addresses, device type, and browsing behavior.

2. Use of Information

The personal data collected is used for the following purposes:

  • Manuscript Submission and Publication:

    • To facilitate manuscript submission, review, and publication.
    • To communicate with authors regarding manuscript status, revisions, and publication details.

  • Peer Review Process:

    • To facilitate the peer review process, including matching manuscripts with relevant reviewers, collecting review feedback, and informing authors of review decisions.

  • Editorial Operations:

    • To support editorial decision-making, editorial communication, and management of submissions.

  • Journal Communication:

    • To send relevant updates, such as publication notifications, call for papers, and other announcements related to the journal.
    • To keep subscribers informed about new content, special issues, or events (if the user subscribes to the newsletter or updates).

  • Improvement and Analytics:

    • To analyze journal usage, improve user experience, and monitor the performance of the website and digital content.
    • To enhance the editorial, review, and publication processes based on collected feedback.

3. Data Protection and Security

GJMR takes appropriate measures to protect the personal data of authors, reviewers, and readers from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption and Secure Storage: All sensitive data, such as passwords and manuscript details, are stored securely, and sensitive communications are encrypted.

  • Access Control: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel involved in the editorial process (e.g., editors, reviewers, and technical support staff).

  • Data Retention: Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement. After publication, personal data related to articles will be stored for record-keeping and archival purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

GJMR does not sell, rent, or lease any personal data. However, we may share personal data in the following circumstances:

  • With Reviewers: For the purpose of conducting peer reviews, we share manuscript details with invited reviewers, who are required to maintain confidentiality.

  • With Service Providers: We may share personal data with third-party service providers (e.g., plagiarism detection services, hosting platforms, email distribution services) who help manage or support the journal’s operations. These service providers are obligated to protect personal data and use it solely for the purpose of providing their services.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal data if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.

5. Rights of Individuals

Individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data:

  • Right to Access: Authors, reviewers, and readers can request access to their personal data held by GJMR.

  • Right to Rectification: Individuals can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

  • Right to Erasure: Individuals may request that their personal data be deleted, subject to the journal’s data retention policies.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing of personal data is based on consent, individuals may withdraw their consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before the withdrawal.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

GJMR may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance the user experience on its website. Cookies help track website usage, preferences, and improve the functionality of the site. Users can control cookie settings through their browser preferences, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the journal’s website.

7. Third-Party Links

The GJMR website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Statement does not apply to those third-party sites, and GJMR is not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

8. Changes to the Privacy Statement

GJMR may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be communicated to authors, reviewers, and subscribers via email or a prominent notice on our website.