Privacy Statement
The IOASD Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website users. The journal is committed to protecting personal information collected through its website and editorial management system and to processing such information responsibly, securely, and only for legitimate editorial, publishing, and administrative purposes.
This Privacy Statement explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected by the journal.
Information We Collect
The journal may collect personal information voluntarily provided by users when interacting with the journal's website or editorial system, including:
· Full name;
· Institutional affiliation;
· Email address;
· ORCID iD (where provided);
· Country or region;
· Contact information;
· User account information; and
· Information submitted during manuscript submission, peer review, editorial correspondence, or publication.
The journal may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage data to improve website performance, security, and user experience.
Use of Personal Information
Personal information is collected solely for purposes directly related to the operation and administration of the journal.
Such information may be used to:
· Process manuscript submissions.
· Manage peer review and editorial workflows.
· Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors.
· Publish accepted articles and associated metadata.
· Maintain user accounts.
· Respond to enquiries and requests.
· Improve journal services and website functionality.
· Protect the integrity and security of the journal's publishing platform.
The journal does not use personal information for unrelated commercial or marketing purposes.
Confidentiality
Personal information is treated as confidential and is accessible only to individuals who require it for legitimate editorial, publishing, or administrative responsibilities.
Information obtained during manuscript submission, peer review, editorial assessment, and publication is handled with appropriate confidentiality and is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals.
Information Sharing
The journal does not sell, rent, or disclose personal information for commercial purposes.
Personal information may be shared only where necessary for legitimate publishing activities, including with:
· Editors and Editorial Board members.
· Assigned reviewers.
· Publishing service providers supporting journal operations.
· Abstracting, indexing, and archiving services where publication metadata is required.
· Legal or regulatory authorities where disclosure is required by applicable law.
Only information necessary for the relevant purpose will be shared.
Data Security
The journal applies reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.
Although reasonable efforts are made to maintain information security, no electronic storage or transmission system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Cookies
The journal's website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, maintain secure user sessions, analyze website usage, and enhance the browsing experience.
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain website functions may not operate as intended.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the journal's editorial, publishing, legal, administrative, and archival responsibilities.
Published article metadata may remain permanently available as part of the scholarly record.
User Rights
Users may request access to their personal information and may request correction or updating of inaccurate information by contacting the Editorial Office.
Such requests will be considered in accordance with applicable legal and operational requirements.
External Websites
The journal's website may contain links to external websites for the convenience of users.
The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.
Changes to this Privacy Statement
The journal may revise this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect operational, legal, or technological developments.
The most recent version published on the journal's website shall be regarded as the official version.
Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Statement or the processing of personal information should be directed to the Editorial Office using the contact information provided on the journal's website.
Related Policies
This Privacy Statement should be read together with the journal's:
Commitment to Privacy
The IOASD Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of everyone who interacts with the journal. By handling personal information responsibly and maintaining appropriate safeguards, the journal seeks to provide a secure, transparent, and trustworthy environment for scholarly publishing in the medical and pharmaceutical sciences.
