International Multicultural Education is committed to protecting the privacy of its editors, reviewers, readers, and visitors. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure its security. By interacting with the journal’s website or services, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
1. Information we collect
We collect information to facilitate the peer review and publishing process, to improve our services, and to comply with ethical publishing standards. The types of information we collect include:
• Personal Information: Names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and other contact information provided when submitting manuscripts, peer-reviewing, or registering for notifications.
• Non-personal data: Browser type, IP address, and other technical data collected through cookies to improve the website’s functionality.
• Submitted content: Manuscripts, reviews, and related correspondence are part of the editorial and peer review process.
2. How we use your information
• Facilitate the process of manuscript submission, review, and publication.
• We communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors about submissions, reviews, and journal updates.
• We are improving the functionality and usability of the journal’s website.
• Compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements.
3. Sharing and disclosure of data
International Multicultural Education respects your privacy and will not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties except:
• With your consent: If you give explicit permission,
• To facilitate peer review: Reviewers may receive the manuscript and relevant anonymized information necessary for their role.
• Legal compliance: To comply with laws or respond to lawful information requests.
• Service provider: This is for technical support, website hosting, or DOI assignment in compliance with data protection laws.
4. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:
• Secure servers and encryption technologies.
• Regular updates and audits of our data protection systems.
• Restricting access to sensitive data to authorized personnel only.
5. User rights
As a user, you have the right to:
• View, update, or delete your data.
• Withdraw your consent to data processing, if applicable.
• Please request a copy of the data we have on you.
To exercise these rights, do not hesitate to contact us at editor@intmuledu.com
6. Use of cookies
International Multicultural Education uses cookies to improve the functionality of the website and the user experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, which may affect the website’s functionality.
7. Retention of information
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technological advances. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revision date.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please get in touch with us at editor@intmuledu.com