We strictly adhere to data protection regulations by ensuring that all author and contributor information is collected, processed, and stored securely, used exclusively for editorial and archival purposes.
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The International Review of Multidisciplinary Research (IRMR), an imprint of Vertex International Research and Consultancy Corp., recognizes that the trust of the global scholarly community is paramount. We are steadfastly committed to the protection of personal information belonging to our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This policy outlines our global commitment to data governance, aligning with international best practices—including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines, and international scholarly publishing standards—to ensure that data is handled with the highest level of integrity.
1. Scope and Purpose of Data Collection
Personal data is collected and processed exclusively to facilitate the rigorous demands of the academic publishing lifecycle. We collect information such as names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, ORCID identifiers, and biographical summaries. This data is utilized for:
Editorial Management: Facilitating manuscript submission, coordinating the peer-review process, and maintaining communication regarding editorial decisions.
Scholarly Attribution: Publicly attributing authorship through metadata, facilitating indexing, and ensuring the permanent record of scholarly contributions.
Journal Operations: Sending notifications regarding publication updates, calls for papers, and editorial announcements.
2. Transparency and Ethical Data Handling
IRMR operates on the principle of data minimization, collecting only what is strictly necessary for professional scholarly communication.
Manuscript Data: Regarding data provided within research manuscripts (e.g., human participant information), the primary responsibility for privacy and informed consent rests with the authors. IRMR does not process or store raw research data; we serve as a gateway to external repositories (e.g., GitHub, HAL Open Science) via Data Availability Statements.
Reviewer Anonymity: In adherence to our double-blind peer review philosophy, reviewer identities are strictly confidential and are not disclosed to authors or third parties.
3. Data Sharing, Disclosure, and Third-Party Processors
IRMR maintains a strict "Privacy by Design" approach. We do not sell or trade personal data. Disclosure is limited to the following contexts:
Service Providers: We engage specialized platforms (such as OJS/PKP, Crossref, and cloud hosting providers) to maintain our infrastructure. These entities operate under strict confidentiality agreements to ensure your data remains protected.
Legal Compliance: Disclosure may occur only when compelled by lawful international regulatory bodies or in response to formal legal processes.
4. Security Infrastructure and Storage
To protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data, IRMR employs multi-layered security protocols:
Encrypted Infrastructure: All web traffic is secured via SSL/TLS encryption.
Role-Based Access Control: Access to sensitive editorial databases is restricted to authorized editorial staff through secure, multi-factor authentication systems.
Retention Policy: In line with international standards for academic records, metadata is retained for the duration of the article's lifecycle to ensure archival integrity and audit compliance. Post-retention, data is disposed of using secure, industry-standard erasure protocols.
5. Your Rights as a User
We uphold the principle of individual agency. You maintain the right to:
Access and Correction: Request access to your personal information or the correction of inaccurate data.
Data Portability and Erasure: Request the transfer of your data or, where applicable, the deletion of non-essential personal information.
Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw consent for data processing at any time. Please note, however, that withdrawing consent during an active review process may necessitate the withdrawal of your manuscript, as we cannot complete the editorial cycle without the necessary communication.
6. Corrections, Retractions, and Ethical Oversight
Consistent with COPE standards, IRMR maintains a transparent mechanism for managing post-publication data integrity. If errors or ethical breaches are identified, the journal will act decisively to issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions. Because scholarly records are intended to be permanent, author details included in published works remain part of the public academic record; however, we ensure that such information is processed fairly and in accordance with your rights.
Effective June 1, 2026, this policy reflects our unwavering dedication to building a trusted, high-caliber platform for multidisciplinary researchers worldwide.
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