This Privacy Policy describes how IJMSDH collects, processes, stores, uses, and protects personal information obtained through manuscript submission, peer review, editorial management, website usage, and communication with the journal.

The objectives of this policy are to:

• Protect the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.
• Explain how personal information is collected and processed.
• Promote transparency regarding the use of personal data.
• Ensure responsible management of personal information.
• Support secure scholarly publishing and editorial workflows.
• Maintain compliance with recognized ethical publishing practices.

The journal may collect personal information that is voluntarily provided by users during manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, account registration, or other interactions with the journal website.

Information collected may include:

• Full name.
• Email address.
• Institutional affiliation.
• Country and professional information.
• ORCID iD (where provided).
• Correspondence related to manuscript submission or peer review.
• Manuscript files, supplementary materials, and associated metadata.
• Technical information generated during website use, such as IP address, browser type, and system logs where necessary for website operation and security.

Only information reasonably necessary for journal operations, scholarly publishing, and editorial management is collected.

Personal information collected by IJMSDH is used solely for legitimate editorial, publishing, administrative, and technical purposes associated with the operation of the journal.

Personal information may be used to:

• Process manuscript submissions.
• Coordinate editorial assessment and peer review.
• Communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.
• Publish accepted scholarly articles.
• Maintain publication records and journal archives.
• Provide technical support and website administration.
• Improve the quality, functionality, and security of the journal website.
• Comply with applicable legal, ethical, and publishing obligations.

The journal does not sell, rent, or commercially exploit personal information collected through its publishing activities.

Personal information is processed only where necessary to support manuscript submission, editorial management, peer review, publication, website administration, and communication with users. Processing is carried out for legitimate scholarly publishing purposes and, where applicable, in accordance with user consent and relevant legal obligations.

The journal processes personal information in order to:

• Provide editorial and publishing services.
• Maintain communication throughout the publication process.
• Protect the integrity and security of journal operations.
• Meet legal, ethical, and administrative responsibilities.
• Preserve the scholarly record.

IJMSDH is committed to collecting only the minimum amount of personal information necessary to achieve these legitimate publishing purposes.

IJMSDH uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, enhance user experience, maintain secure user sessions, and analyze website performance. Cookies are small text files stored on a user's device that help the website operate efficiently.

Cookies may be used to:

• Maintain secure login sessions.
• Remember user preferences and website settings.
• Improve website performance and usability.
• Generate anonymous website usage statistics.
• Support website security and prevent unauthorized access.

Users may control or disable cookies through their web browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features available on the journal website.

IJMSDH respects the confidentiality of personal information and does not sell, rent, or disclose personal data for commercial or marketing purposes. Personal information is shared only where necessary for legitimate scholarly publishing activities or where required by law.

Personal information may be shared with:

• Editors and Editorial Board members involved in manuscript handling.
• Peer reviewers participating in the editorial review process.
• Technical service providers supporting website hosting, maintenance, and journal management.
• Indexing services and scholarly databases where publication metadata is required.
• Regulatory authorities or legal bodies where disclosure is required by applicable law.

All individuals and service providers receiving personal information are expected to handle such information responsibly and only for purposes directly related to journal operations.

The journal takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or accidental loss.

Security measures may include:

• Secure website hosting and server protection.
• Encrypted communication using HTTPS where applicable.
• Access controls for editorial and administrative users.
• Regular software updates and security monitoring.
• Routine backup procedures to protect journal data.

Although reasonable efforts are made to safeguard personal information, no electronic transmission or storage system can guarantee absolute security.

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill legitimate editorial, publishing, legal, administrative, and archival purposes. Information associated with published articles forms part of the permanent scholarly record and may be retained indefinitely.

The journal may retain information relating to:

• Published articles and associated metadata.
• Editorial correspondence.
• Peer review records where appropriate.
• Publication history and journal archives.
• Administrative and legal documentation.

When personal information is no longer required for legitimate journal purposes, reasonable steps will be taken to securely remove or anonymize the information where appropriate.

IJMSDH serves an international scholarly community. Personal information submitted to the journal may be processed, stored, or accessed by authorized editorial personnel, reviewers, and technical service providers located in different countries where necessary for editorial management and scholarly publishing.

The journal is committed to ensuring that personal information is handled responsibly during any international transfer and that appropriate safeguards are applied to protect confidentiality and data security throughout the publication process.

Depending on applicable laws and regulations, individuals may have certain rights regarding their personal information held by the journal. IJMSDH respects these rights and will respond to legitimate requests in accordance with applicable legal and ethical requirements.

Where applicable, individuals may request to:

• Access personal information held by the journal.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Request deletion of personal information where legally permissible.
• Restrict or object to certain types of data processing.
• Receive copies of personal information where applicable.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

Requests relating to personal information should be submitted to the Editorial Office using the official contact details provided below.

The journal website may contain links to third-party websites, publishers, indexing services, repositories, or external resources. IJMSDH is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit before providing personal information.

The journal website and publishing services are intended for researchers, healthcare professionals, educators, reviewers, and other members of the scholarly community. IJMSDH does not knowingly collect personal information from children or individuals who are not legally able to provide valid consent.

If the journal becomes aware that personal information has been collected inappropriately, reasonable steps will be taken to remove such information where applicable.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, publishing practices, technological developments, or journal operations. Any revised version will be published on the journal website and will become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly to remain informed about how personal information is managed by the journal.

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information may be directed to the Editorial Office using the contact information below.

International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health (IJMSDH)

Publisher: Universal Publication
Country of Publication: India
Publisher Location: Rajasthan, India
Email: info@ijmsdh.org

This Privacy Policy is periodically reviewed to ensure continued compliance with evolving legal requirements, international publishing standards, and best practices in scholarly communication. The journal remains committed to protecting personal information, maintaining transparency, and supporting responsible data management throughout the editorial and publication process.