Privacy Policy

IJMEER is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers who interact with our journal.

Privacy Statement

IJMEER is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and website visitors. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in the course of our publishing activities.

Information We Collect

Author Information:

Full name, institutional affiliation, email address, ORCID iD (if provided), postal address, and biographical information when provided for publication purposes.

Reviewer Information:

Name, academic expertise, email address, and institutional affiliation used for the reviewer database and assignment process.

Website Usage Data:

Anonymised analytics including pages visited, time on site, and referring sources, collected via Google Analytics to improve the website experience.

How We Use Your Information

  • Process manuscript submissions and communicate decisions to authors
  • Match manuscripts with appropriate expert reviewers
  • Publish author names, affiliations, and abstract information with articles
  • Send editorial correspondence, decision letters, and proofs
  • Send journal announcements and calls for papers (with your consent)
  • Improve website functionality and user experience

Data Security & Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Personal information is stored securely and shared only with editorial team members and third parties directly involved in the publication process (e.g., printers, indexing services).

Reviewer Confidentiality

IJMEER operates a double-blind peer review process. Reviewer identities are kept confidential from authors and are not disclosed publicly. Author identities are also witheld from reviewers during the review process.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data held by IJMEER. To exercise these rights, or for any privacy-related queries, contact us at editor@ijmeer.com.