Privacy Statement

Lens: A Multidisciplinary Research Study and Review Journal (LMRSR) isconcerned with the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors and readers. We will ensure that we safeguard personal information and that any data to be exchanged with the journal is done in a responsible manner that is secure and with proper reasons that are only legitimately academic and administrative. 

Information We Collect

 
When interacting with the journal site and sending manuscripts, we can gather minimal personal and professional information about users. Such information could be: 
● Contact information (including email address) and name. 
● It is an institutional or organizational affiliation. 
● Learning qualifications or work experience. 
● Data on the submission of manuscripts and records of correspondence. The collection of this information is only to make the process of publication, reviewing, and communicating easier. 

How We Use Your Information

 
The personal information given to LMRSR is utilized in journal-related activities and they include: 
● Managing the manuscript submissions. 
● Arranging peer review/editorial judgment. 
● Talking to authors, reviewers and editors. 
● Keeping academic archives and publications. 
● Enhancing journal services and experience. 
● Personal information is not sold, rented, or traded with third parties. 

Data Protection and Security

 
LMRSR implements reasonable technical and administrative controls to protect the personal data against the unauthorized access, misuse, and disclosure. Only authorized editorial and administrative staff, who are engaged in the operation of the journal, are allowed to access user information. 

Confidentiality 

Any manuscripts and comments of reviewers submitted are confidential documents. The identities of reviewers are not revealed without permission and unpublished material is not used to any personal advantage or beyond the editorial process. 

Third-Party Links

 
The journal site can include links to other websites where one can refer or get information. The privacy practices and content of such external sites are not under the control of LMRSR and the users are advised to go through the privacy policies of such websites. 

Policy Updates

 
This Privacy Statement can be revised on a periodic basis to incorporate new operational or legal developments. Any changes will be updated on this page in order to keep the transparency with our users. This Privacy Statement is a reaffirmation of LMRSR's belief in trust, confidentiality, and responsible data management in the academic publishing environment.