Privacy Statement

Multiverse Journal (MVJ) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the data provided to us.

1. Information Collection

We may collect the following personal information through manuscript submissions, registrations, or correspondence:

  • Full name

  • Institutional affiliation

  • Contact information (email address, phone number)

  • ORCID ID

  • Professional credentials or academic background

  • IP address and browser/user data (when using our website)

This information is gathered for the purpose of processing submissions, managing peer review, and maintaining communication.

2. Use of Information

Personal information collected by MVJ is used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Editorial and peer review process

  • Communication regarding manuscript status or journal updates

  • Author and reviewer recognition

  • Indexing and metadata in publication databases

  • Website analytics and performance improvements

MVJ does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

3. Data Protection and Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access or disclosure

  • Loss or misuse

  • Alteration or destruction

Access to personal data is restricted to authorized journal staff, editors, and reviewers on a need-to-know basis only.

4. Cookies and Tracking

MVJ’s website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous analytical data. Users can modify browser settings to manage or block cookies.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as it is necessary for editorial, legal, or operational purposes. Authors and reviewers may request deletion of their personal data when appropriate, subject to publication record integrity.

6. User Rights

As a data subject, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your data (if legally and ethically permissible)

  • Withdraw consent for certain uses

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [editor@mvjournal.com].

7. Changes to the Privacy Statement

MVJ may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via the journal’s website.