Direct Marketing Policy

The International Journal of Care Scholars (IJCS) is committed to conducting all direct marketing activities in an ethical, professional, and unobtrusive manner, while ensuring and respecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, readers, and editorial board members. This policy ensures that all direct marketing activities are conducted professionally, transparently, and in line with ethical publishing practices. In addition, IJCS marketing efforts are carefully targeted to relevant audiences and aim to provide accurate, truthful, and valuable information about the journal, its scope, and submission opportunities. IJCS does not engage in unsolicited or aggressive direct marketing practices. Furthermore, all IJCS direct marketing activities are restricted to official Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM platforms.

Key Components of the IJCS Direct Marketing Policy

  1. Communication

Direct marketing from IJCS, such as emails, newsletters, or announcements, is limited to sharing information about the journal’s calls for papers, publication of new issues, or other academic activities relevant to the journal. All communication is conducted ethically and professionally, ensuring the privacy of recipients.

  1. Target Recipients

Marketing communications are sent only to the following recipients:

  • Editorial board members of IJCS.
  • Individuals who have registered, reviewed, or published with IJCS.

Recipients may opt out of receiving communications at any time, and the IJCS editorial team ensures that such requests are handled respectfully and promptly.

  1. Protection of Data

IJCS will not use or sell personal data for commercial purposes.Personal contact information is kept confidential and will not be shared with third parties for marketing or any other purposes. All personal contact information is handled in accordance with data protection and privacy standards.

  1. No Spam Policy

The International Journal of Care Scholars (IJCS) strictly does not engage in unsolicited bulk emails (spam), ensuring that all direct communication remains professional, transparent, and respectful of the academic community.