Privacy Statement

At the Journal of Biological and Medical Innovations (JBMI), we respect and value the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with the journal.

1. Information We Collect:

The personal information we collect is primarily for the purpose of facilitating the submission, review, and publication of research. The types of information we collect include:

• Personal Details: This includes your name, email address, institutional affiliation, and contact information when submitting a manuscript or reviewing articles.
• Manuscript Details: Information related to the manuscript, such as titles, abstracts, authors, keywords, and submission details.
• Review and Editorial Information: Professional information including reviewer qualifications, areas of expertise, and editorial roles.
• Usage Data: Information regarding your use of the journal’s website, including IP addresses, browser types, page views, and other usage analytics.

2. How We Use the Information:

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Submission Process: To facilitate the submission, peer review, editing, and publication of research articles.
• Communication: To notify authors and reviewers of manuscript status, decisions, or editorial requests.
• Peer Review Management: To match authors with appropriate reviewers and manage the peer review process.
• Improvement of Services: To analyze usage trends and enhance the user experience on the journal’s platform.

3. Sharing of Personal Information:

JBMI does not share your personal information with third parties except as outlined below:

• Peer Review Process: Author and reviewer information is shared within the peer review process but is treated confidentially. Reviewers are only provided with author names and institutional information during the review process.
• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors that assist us in the operation of the journal, such as manuscript management platforms, hosting services, and email communications. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Legal Obligations: In certain circumstances, personal data may be disclosed if required by law or in response to legal proceedings.

4. Data Security:

JBMI is committed to protecting your personal data through physical, technical, and administrative security measures. We utilize industry-standard encryption and secure servers to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data. While we take reasonable precautions, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet can be 100% secure.

5. Retention of Personal Data:

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed for journal operations, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Rights of Individuals:

Under applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below.

7. Changes to the Privacy Statement:

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. All changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last Revised" date. We encourage users to review this statement periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.