Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Dental Discovery and Research (IJDDR) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers who interact with the journal website and submission system. This privacy statement explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with ethical publishing practices.

Collection of Personal Information

The journal collects personal information such as names, affiliations, email addresses, and contact details solely for purposes related to scholarly communication and journal operations, including manuscript submission, peer review, editorial processing, and publication.

Use of Information

Personal data collected by IJDDR is used exclusively for:

Managing manuscript submissions and peer review
Communication between authors, editors, and reviewers
Publishing and indexing accepted articles
Maintaining the integrity and transparency of the editorial process

The journal does not use personal data for commercial, marketing, or unauthorized purposes.

Data Confidentiality and Security

IJDDR takes appropriate technical and administrative measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized editorial staff involved in journal operations.

Disclosure to Third Parties

Personal information will not be shared with third parties except where necessary for journal operations, indexing, or archiving purposes, or where required by law. Any such sharing is limited to essential data only.

Privacy in the Peer Review Process

All information related to submitted manuscripts and peer review is treated as strictly confidential. Reviewer identities are protected under the journal’s double-blind peer review policy, ensuring anonymity and impartiality throughout the evaluation process.

Cookies and Website Usage

The journal website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and system functionality. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information beyond what is required for normal system operations.

User Rights

Users have the right to:

Access and update their personal information
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request removal of personal data where applicable

Such requests may be subject to editorial or legal requirements related to academic record-keeping.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes of academic publishing and record maintenance. Published articles and associated metadata may be retained permanently as part of the scholarly record.

Compliance with Ethical Standards

This privacy policy aligns with internationally accepted ethical publishing standards and supports compliance with the requirements of major abstracting and indexing databases, including Scopus.

Policy Updates

IJDDR reserves the right to update this privacy statement as required to reflect changes in legal, ethical, or operational standards. Any updates will be posted on the journal website.