Privacy Statement

The Journal of Interdisciplinary Human Studies (JIHS) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals interacting with our journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with best practices for scholarly publishing and indexing requirements such as Scopus.

  1. Information Collection

    • Personal information you provide when submitting manuscripts, registering as an author or reviewer, subscribing to the journal, or contacting editorial staff, including your name, email address, institutional affiliation, and other contact details.

    • Non-personal information collected automatically, including usage statistics, IP address, and browser type.

  2. Use of Information

    • To manage manuscript submissions, peer review, editorial decisions, and publication processes.

    • To communicate with authors, reviewers, and subscribers regarding journal updates, notifications, or editorial matters.

    • To improve the quality, functionality, and user experience of our journal platform.

  3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

    • Personal data is never sold to third parties.

    • Data may be shared with editorial board members, peer reviewers, or service providers solely for the purposes of journal management and publication.

    • Disclosure may occur if required by law or to protect the rights of the journal or its affiliates.

  4. Data Security

    • We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

  5. User Rights

    • Individuals may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal information by contacting the journal at info@mijournals.com.

    • You may opt out of receiving non-essential communications at any time.

  6. Changes to this Statement

    • We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any updates will be published on the journal website with an effective date.

Effective Date: 15/11/2026