Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging
Published by SPJ Publications
eISSN: 3048-5568
eISSN: 3048-5568
The Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging (IJMI), published by SPJ Publication, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, readers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how data is collected, used, stored, and safeguarded, in compliance with applicable privacy regulations and best practices in scholarly publishing. By accessing the journal’s website or submitting content, users agree to the practices described herein.
The journal collects personal information to facilitate manuscript submission, peer review, publication, and communication with authors, reviewers, and readers. Information collected may include names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, manuscript files, and payment details for Article Processing Charges (APC). Additionally, data related to website usage, such as IP addresses, browser type, and access times, may be collected through cookies or other tracking technologies to enhance the user experience and improve site functionality.
Collected information is used primarily for journal operations, including processing submissions, managing peer review, issuing decisions, communicating with stakeholders, and maintaining accurate records. Personal information may also be used for statistical analysis, reporting, indexing, and archiving purposes. Payment information is used solely for processing APCs and is handled securely to prevent unauthorised access. The journal does not sell, trade, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
The journal employs appropriate technical, administrative, and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Digital submissions and financial transactions are processed through secure platforms and encrypted protocols to ensure confidentiality. Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel only, including editors, administrative staff, and technical service providers essential to journal operations.
The journal’s website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve user experience, monitor site performance, and generate analytics about website usage. Cookies are small data files stored on a user’s device and can be managed or disabled through browser settings. Usage of cookies does not compromise personal identity and is employed solely for operational and analytical purposes.
Personal information may be shared with third-party service providers solely to support journal operations, including manuscript submission systems, digital archiving, and payment gateways. Such third parties are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of the data. In cases required by law or in response to legal proceedings, the journal may disclose information to regulatory authorities or to protect legal rights, safety, and security of users or the journal.
The journal retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Archiving of manuscripts, peer reviews, and related communications is performed in secure digital repositories to preserve the scholarly record.
Users have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of their personal information held by the journal, subject to applicable legal and contractual obligations. Authors, reviewers, and readers may contact the journal at info@spjinternational.co to exercise these rights or to inquire about data processing practices.
The journal reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in regulatory requirements, technological advancements, or operational practices. Updates will be posted on the journal’s website, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding privacy practices, users may contact the journal at:
Email: info@spjinternational.co