Privacy Statement
The UM Digos Research Journal (UMDRJ) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all our contributors, reviewers, and readers. This privacy statement outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and protection of personal information submitted to UMDRJ through our submission system, website, or other communication channels.
Collection of Information
UMDRJ collects personal information necessary for the submission, peer review, and publication processes. This may include names, affiliations, email addresses, and other contact details. We may also collect information related to your expertise and research interests to facilitate the peer review process and potentially invite contributions to the journal.
Use of Information
The personal information collected by UMDRJ is used exclusively for the journal's operational purposes, including but not limited to, manuscript submission and review, communication with authors and reviewers, and dissemination of information relevant to potential contributors and readers.
Protection of Information
UMDRJ takes the privacy and security of personal information seriously. Access to personal information is restricted to the journal's editorial team and, when necessary, to reviewers who agree to maintain the confidentiality of the review process. We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal data.
Sharing of Information
UMDRJ does not sell, rent, or otherwise share personal information with third parties without explicit consent, except as required by law or as necessary for the purposes of review and publication. Any third-party service providers engaged by UMDRJ are obligated to protect the confidentiality of the information and to use it solely for the purposes for which they are engaged.
Access to Your Information
Contributors, reviewers, and readers have the right to request access to the personal information that UMDRJ holds about them. Requests for access, correction, or deletion of personal information can be made by contacting the journal's editorial office. We will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
Retention of Information
UMDRJ retains personal information for as long as it is necessary for the fulfillment of the journal's purposes for which the information was collected, or as required by law. Information that is no longer needed is securely destroyed or anonymized.
Changes to the Privacy Statement
This privacy statement may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in the legal landscape. We will notify our community of any significant changes by posting the updated statement on our website or through direct communication.
