Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to International Journal of Medical Technology (the “https://ijmt.in/“). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, affiliation, and postal address.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
- Direct Interactions: You may provide data by filling in forms on our website or by corresponding with us by post, phone, email, or otherwise.
- Automated Technologies or Interactions: As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect technical data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns.
- Third Parties or Publicly Available Sources: We may receive personal data about you from various third parties and public sources.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To manage your registration as a user of the website.
- To process and manage your submissions and publications.
- To communicate with you, including sending updates, notifications, and other information related to your use of our website.
- To manage our relationship with you, including responding to your queries or complaints.
- To administer and protect our website (including troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, system maintenance, support, reporting, and hosting of data).
- To deliver relevant website content and advertisements to you and measure or understand the effectiveness of the advertising we serve to you.
- To use data analytics to improve our website, products/services, marketing, customer relationships, and experiences.
5. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- With service providers and partners who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
- When we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
6. International Data Transfers
As an international journal, we may store and process your data outside your country of residence, including in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data when transferred internationally.
7. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal data when you enter, submit, or access your personal information. Despite our efforts, no website, internet transmission, computer system, or wireless connection is completely secure.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe