Privacy Statement

The data collected from registered and non-registered users of the Iraqi Journal of Microbiology and Biomedical Science (IJMBS) falls within the scope of the standard functioning of peer-reviewed journals. It includes information that makes communication possible for the editorial process; it is used to inform readers about the authorship and editing of content; and it enables collecting aggregated data on readship behaviors.

 

1. Collection of Personal Information

When users register with IJMBS or submit a manuscript, we collect personal information including, but not limited to:

  • Full Name and Academic Title

  • Affiliation (University or Research Center)

  • Contact Information (Email address and mailing address)

  • ORCID iD and Research Interests

2. Use of Personal Data

The editorial team of IJMBS uses this data exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Editorial Workflow: To process, review, and publish submitted manuscripts.

  • Communication: To contact authors, reviewers, and editors regarding journal business.

  • Dissemination: To include author names and affiliations in published articles and metadata provided to indexing services (e.g., Scopus, DOAJ).

  • Improvement: To track internal statistics to improve the journal’s reach and performance.

3. Data Protection and Sharing

  • Confidentiality: The Iraqi Society for Microbiology and the IJMBS editorial office will not sell, lease, or distribute personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

  • Peer Review: Names and affiliations of authors are not shared with reviewers For "Double-Blind" processes, these are kept confidential until publication.

  • Indexing: Upon publication, specific metadata (author name, affiliation, and email) is shared with global indexing databases to ensure the reach and impact of the research.

4. User Rights

Users of the IJMBS platform have the right to:

  • Access and Edit: Update their personal profile information at any time via their account settings.

  • Withdrawal: Request the removal of their account from the journal database (except where data must be retained as part of the permanent scientific record of a published article).

5. Integrity and Ethics

IJMBS adheres to the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We ensure that all personal data is handled with the highest level of integrity to protect the privacy of our global community of researchers.