At IJME, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all personal information provided when submitting manuscripts, registering as an author or reviewer, subscribing to updates, or interacting with our website. We collect only the data necessary for processing submissions (such as name, email address, affiliation, and manuscript files) and use it exclusively for editorial management, peer review coordination, publication, and communication purposes. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties, and we share data only with authorised members of our editorial and production team, and with service providers bound by confidentiality obligations.

By using our website, submitting your work, or registering with us, you consent to our collection, storage and use of your information as described in this policy. You have the right to access, update or request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. Please note that we may retain certain information for archival and legal compliance purposes even after you cease to be an active contributor or subscriber. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be posted on our site and will be effective upon publication.