The International Journal of Clinical Studies and Medical Research (IJCSMR) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and all users of our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information submitted through our website and editorial management system.

By accessing or using the IJCSMR website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

IJCSMR may collect personal information that users voluntarily provide when they:

• Register for an account.
• Submit a manuscript.
• Serve as a reviewer or editor.
• Contact the editorial office.
• Subscribe to journal updates or newsletters.
• Submit inquiries through the website.

The information collected may include:

• Full name
• Institutional affiliation
• Email address
• Postal address
• Telephone number (if provided)
• ORCID iD (if available)
• Professional biography
• Manuscript-related information
• Correspondence with the editorial office

How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used solely for legitimate publishing and editorial purposes, including:

• Processing manuscript submissions.
• Managing peer review and editorial decisions.
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.
• Publishing accepted manuscripts.
• Maintaining publication records.
• Improving journal services and website functionality.
• Responding to inquiries and providing technical support.
• Complying with ethical, legal, and publishing requirements.

IJCSMR does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Confidentiality of Manuscripts

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff are required to maintain strict confidentiality throughout the editorial and peer-review process.

Manuscript information is disclosed only to individuals directly involved in the editorial evaluation and publication process.

Cookies and Website Analytics

The IJCSMR website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, remember user preferences, and analyze website traffic.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

Data Security

IJCSMR implements appropriate administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Although reasonable security measures are maintained, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Sharing

Personal information may be shared only when necessary to facilitate the publication process, including with:

• Editors
• Peer reviewers
• Production staff
• DOI registration agencies
• Indexing and abstracting services
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by applicable law

Information is never disclosed for commercial marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

The journal website may contain links to external websites or use third-party services such as DOI registration agencies, plagiarism detection software, indexing databases, or hosting providers. IJCSMR is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they access.

Author and Reviewer Information

Author and reviewer information is used exclusively for editorial and publication purposes.

Reviewer identities are managed according to the journal's peer-review model and are not disclosed except where permitted by journal policy or with the reviewer's consent.

Data Retention

Personal information and publication records may be retained for as long as necessary to maintain the scholarly record, comply with legal obligations, preserve publication integrity, and support journal operations.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, users may have the right to:

• Access their personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Update account details.
• Request deletion of personal information where legally permissible.
• Withdraw consent for optional communications.

Requests may be submitted to the Editorial Office using the official contact email.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

IJCSMR reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, publishing standards, or journal operations. The latest version will always be published on the journal website with the updated effective date.