The Journal of International Marketing and Marketing Research (JIMMR) engages in direct marketing activities to promote journal visibility, encourage high-quality submissions, and communicate relevant academic updates to researchers and institutions.

Purpose of Direct Marketing

Direct marketing is used to:

• Inform researchers about submission opportunities
• Share calls for papers and special issues
• Promote journal updates and announcements
• Encourage scholarly engagement and collaboration

Communication Channels

JIMMR may use the following channels for direct marketing purposes:

• Email communications
• Academic mailing lists
• Institutional outreach
• Journal website announcements
• Research networks and academic platforms

Data Protection and Privacy

The journal respects privacy and data protection standards. All contact information used for direct marketing is:

• Collected ethically and lawfully
• Used only for academic and journal-related communication
• Not shared with third parties for commercial purposes

Opt-Out Option

Recipients of direct marketing communications may:

• Unsubscribe from email lists at any time
• Request removal of their contact information from marketing databases
• Opt out without affecting their ability to submit manuscripts or access journal services

Ethical Compliance

All direct marketing activities follow ethical publishing standards and ensure:

• Transparency in communication
• No misleading or exaggerated claims
• Respect for academic independence
• Compliance with international privacy practices

Editorial Integrity

Direct marketing does not influence:

• Peer review decisions
• Editorial judgment
• Acceptance or rejection of manuscripts

The editorial process remains fully independent and unbiased.

Policy Updates

JIMMR reserves the right to update this policy to align with evolving academic communication practices and ethical standards.