Privacy Policy

The International Journal of Trends in Multidisciplinary Editorial Office is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all contributors. As a core principle of our Double-Blind Peer Review process, author and reviewer identities are strictly concealed to ensure an objective evaluation. Editors will not disclose information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers or editorial board members.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: We collect identifiable information necessary for the editorial process, including names, affiliations, email addresses, ORCID iDs and contact details provided during registration or submission.
• Automatically Collected Information: When you interact with our website, we automatically collect technical data, including IP addresses, browser types, operating system details and usage patterns to improve our digital services.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used strictly for the following:

• Managing the peer-review and publication workflow.
• Communicating editorial decisions and journal updates.
• Verifying authorship and screening for research integrity via Turnitin and other industry-standard tools.
• Facilitating the permanent archiving and indexing of published scholarly work.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Disclosure occurs only in the following contexts:

• Service Providers: Shared with essential partners (e.g., manuscript management systems, plagiarism detection services) under strict confidentiality agreements..
• Indexing & Archiving: Author names, affiliations and ORCID iDs are shared with global databases (e.g., Crossref, Google Scholar) and digital repositories to ensure the visibility and preservation of research.
• Legal Compliance: Data may be disclosed if required by law, regulation or a formal investigation into scientific misconduct.

4. Data Security

• We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss or alteration.
• Access to personal information is restricted to authorized editorial staff and service providers who require it for the publication process.
• To protect author intellectual property, reviewers are strictly prohibited from uploading manuscripts into Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for summary or critique generation.
• While we utilize secure digital infrastructure to uphold the anonymity of the Double-Blind process, no method of electronic storage is entirely infallible and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

• Published Records: Information associated with published articles (names, affiliations, citations) is retained permanently as part of the immutable scholarly record.
• Other Data: Personal data of registered users or reviewers is retained as long as the account is active or as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
• Data related to research integrity investigations may be retained indefinitely to prevent future malpractice.

6. International Data Transfers

As a global journal, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure all international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws to maintain a consistent level of security.

7. Mailing & Anti-Spam Policy

We strictly adhere to an anti-spam policy. Automated mailings are limited to essential editorial notifications (e.g., submission receipts, review requests). Users may opt-in to newsletters or journal announcements and can unsubscribe at any time via the link provided in the email.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, remember login details and analyze site traffic. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, though certain features of the journal portal may be affected.

9. Third-Party Links

The journal website may contain links to external sites (e.g., funding bodies, research repositories). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are directed toward a professional and academic audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

11. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct or request the deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights—provided they do not conflict with the integrity of the permanent scholarly record or active misconduct investigations—please contact the Editorial Office (editor.trendsjournal@gmail.com).

12. Changes to This Policy

The journal reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or editorial practices.