Privacy Statement
International Network of Doctors Journal (INODJ)
The International Network of Doctors Journal (INODJ) respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other individuals who interact with the journal. This Privacy Statement explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored, and protected in connection with the journal’s website, manuscript submission process, editorial activities, and publication services.
1. Information We Collect
INODJ collects Personal Information (names, affiliations, contacts), Manuscript Information (submissions, reviewer reports, correspondence), Professional Information (qualifications, ORCID, publication history), and Technical Information (browser, device type, access logs).
2. How We Use Information
Information is used for processing manuscript submissions, communicating with users, conducting peer review, managing publication, maintaining records, improving website functionality, and complying with legal and ethical obligations.
3. Confidentiality of Manuscripts and Peer Review
Unpublished manuscripts, reviewer reports, and peer-review materials are handled strictly according to confidentiality policies and limited to authorized participants in the editorial process.
4. Publication of Author Information
Published articles publicly include author names, institutional affiliations, contributions, acknowledgements, funding statements, and conflict-of-interest declarations as part of the permanent scholarly record.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
Personal information is shared only when reasonably necessary for editorial/publication activities (with editors, reviewers, indexing services) or where required by law and ethical misconduct investigations.
6. Data Storage and Security
INODJ implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
7. Data Retention
Records are retained as long as necessary for manuscript processing, publication, scholarly recordkeeping, research integrity investigations, and legal compliance.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
The website may use essential cookies and analytics technologies to support core functions and understand usage patterns.
9. User Rights and Requests
Individuals may request access to, correction of, or information about their personal data. Published scholarly records necessary for integrity or compliance may not be eligible for deletion.
10. External Websites and Third-Party Services
Links to external databases or indexing services operate under their own privacy policies. INODJ is not responsible for external privacy practices.
11. Privacy of Research Participants
Authors must protect research participant privacy, removing or obtaining consent for identifiable clinical details or photographs in compliance with ethical standards.
12. Changes to This Privacy Statement
INODJ may update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in website functionality, editorial practices, or legal requirements.
13. Contact Information
International Network of Doctors Journal (INODJ)
Website: www.doctorsjournal.org
Email: doctorsjournal.org@gmail.com
Address: RH Home Center, 74/B/1, Suite-304, 309, Level-3, Green Road, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215