Privacy Statement

Fusion of Multidisciplinary Research, An International Journal (FMR) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This privacy statement outlines our information handling practices to ensure transparency and trust.

  1. Data Collection: 
    • Author Information: We collect author information, such as names, email addresses, affiliations, and contact details, during the manuscript submission, review, and publication processes.
    • Usage Data: We may collect data on how users interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, access times, and referring website addresses.
  1. Use of Information:
    • Editorial Processes: Personal information is used to facilitate manuscript submission, peer review, and publication. This includes communication with authors, reviewers, and editors.
    • Notifications: We use contact information to send notifications about manuscript status, publication updates, and journal-related announcements.
    • Improvement: Usage data is analyzed to improve website functionality and user experience.
  1. Data Sharing: 
    • Confidentiality: Personal information is treated confidentially and is not shared with third parties without consent, except as necessary for the editorial and peer review processes.
    • Third-Party Services: We may use trusted third-party services for web hosting, data analysis, and email communication. These providers are obligated to protect personal information in accordance with our privacy policies.
  1. Data Security: 
    • Protection: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
    • Access Control: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their duties.
  1. Data Retention: 
    • Duration: Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
    • Deletion: Users can request the deletion of their personal information by contacting the editorial office, subject to our need to retain certain information for legal or operational purposes.
  1. User Rights: 
    • Access: Users have the right to access their personal information and request corrections or updates.
    • Consent Withdrawal: Users can withdraw consent for the processing of their personal information at any time, which may affect their ability to participate in certain journal activities.
  1. Cookies: 
    • Usage: Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather information about site usage. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.
    • Types: We use session cookies for navigation and persistent cookies for remembering user preferences.
  1. Policy Updates: 
    • Changes: We may revise this privacy statement to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website along with the effective date.

By adhering to these privacy practices, FMR ensures the protection and respectful handling of personal information. For any questions or concerns about our privacy policies, please contact our editorial team at info@fusionproceedings.com.