Effective Date: 24 January 2026

Journal Name: Journal of Dental Innovation and Medical Sciences

The Journal of Dental Innovation and Medical Sciences (“Journal”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through our website, manuscript submission system, and other interactions. By using this website or submitting manuscripts, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from users, authors, reviewers, and editorial board members:

• Personal details: Name, email address, affiliation, ORCID ID, phone number.
• Manuscript details: Submitted manuscripts, figures, supplementary materials, and related metadata.
• Usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and submission activity.
• Communication records: Emails, messages, or forms submitted through the website.

2. Purpose of Collection

Information is collected and processed for the following purposes:

• Managing manuscript submission and peer review
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editorial members
• Ensuring ethical and legal compliance of submissions
• Maintaining the journal’s archives and indexing requirements
• Improving website functionality and user experience

3. Use and Sharing of Information

• Personal information is used only for journal-related purposes.
• The Journal does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
• Information may be shared with:
• Indexing bodies (e.g., Scopus, DOAJ, PubMed) for verification
• Peer reviewers for manuscript evaluation
• Legal authorities if required by law
• Aggregated, anonymized data may be used for statistical or reporting purposes.

4. Security of Data

• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
• Authors and reviewers are responsible for keeping their login credentials confidential.

5. Cookies and Tracking

• The website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and monitor website usage.
• Users may choose to disable cookies in their browser, though some features may not function optimally.

6. Retention of Data

• Personal data and manuscripts are retained for as long as necessary for editorial, legal, and archiving purposes.
• Published articles remain permanently accessible in accordance with the open-access policy.

7. Rights of Users

• Users may request:
• Access to their personal data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion or anonymization of personal data, subject to legal or archival obligations
• Requests can be sent to the editorial office via email.

8. Children’s Privacy

• This website and submission system are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

9. Updates to Privacy Policy

• The Journal may update this policy from time to time.
• Changes will be effective upon posting, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.
• Continued use of the website or submission system constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For questions or concerns regarding privacy practices, please contact the editorial office at:

Email: ideaspringjournals@gmail.com

Phone: 9398721112