Privacy Statement
The FUTS Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Studies (FJMS) respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other users of its website and publishing platform. This statement explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected in connection with the journal’s activities.
1. Information We Collect
The journal may collect personal information provided by users when they register, submit manuscripts, participate in peer review, contact the editorial office, or subscribe to journal notifications. Such information may include names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and other details necessary for journal operations.
2. Use of Personal Information
Personal information is used to manage manuscript submissions, coordinate peer review, communicate editorial decisions, publish scholarly work, maintain user accounts, and respond to enquiries. Information will be used only for legitimate journal-related purposes.
3. Confidentiality
Manuscripts submitted for peer review are handled confidentially. Editors and reviewers must not disclose unpublished manuscript content or use confidential information for personal advantage. The identities of authors and reviewers are protected in accordance with the journal’s double-blind peer-review policy.
4. Information Sharing
Personal information will not be sold or disclosed for unrelated commercial purposes. Information may be shared when necessary for legitimate publishing activities, required by law, or needed to protect the integrity and security of the journal’s operations.
5. Data Security and Retention
The journal takes reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Information is retained for as long as necessary for editorial, publication, recordkeeping, and legal purposes.
6. Cookies and Website Usage
The website or its publishing platform may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential functions, maintain user sessions, and improve usability. Users should consult the applicable website settings for available cookie controls.
7. User Rights and Enquiries
Users who wish to request access to, correction of, or clarification about their personal information may contact the journal’s editorial office using the contact details provided on the website.
8. Updates to This Statement
FJMS may revise this Privacy Statement when its publishing practices, website systems, or applicable legal requirements change. Updated versions will be published on this page.
Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact the FJMS Editorial Office through the journal’s Contact page.