Privacy Statement

Our Commitment to Privacy

Open Publications of Medicine and Allied Sciences (OpenPubMed) is committed to protecting the privacy of all our users. This statement outlines our policies concerning the collection, use, and protection of personal data submitted to this journal and its associated systems. We adhere to international best practices for data privacy and are guided by ethical principles that safeguard the confidentiality of all participants in the publishing process.

Information We Collect

This journal collects personal information that is essential for its operational functions, which include:

  • Registration Data: When you create a user account, we collect your name, affiliation, and email address. You may also choose to provide additional information, such as your country, a brief bio, or your professional ORCID ID.

  • Submission Data: When an article is submitted, we collect information related to all authors, including their names, affiliations, email addresses, and contributions to the work. This information is necessary for the proper management and publication of the article.

  • Peer Review Data: We collect information from reviewers, including their name, affiliation, and expertise, to facilitate the peer review process. Reviewers' identities are kept confidential during a double-blind peer review process, as per our journal policy.

How We Use Your Information

The information collected by OpenPubMed will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal:

  • To Manage the Editorial Workflow: We use your information to facilitate the submission, peer review, copyediting, and production of articles. This includes communication between editors, authors, and reviewers.

  • To Publish and Disseminate Research: The names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs of authors are published alongside their articles to ensure proper attribution and academic credit.

  • For Communication: We use your email address to send you notifications related to your submissions, review requests, or other relevant journal activities. We do not use your email for any unrelated commercial purposes.

  • To Improve Journal Operations: Aggregated and anonymized data may be used to analyze journal performance and improve our services.

Data Security and Confidentiality

  • Confidentiality: All personal information is treated with strict confidentiality. It is accessible only to the journal's editors, staff, and reviewers who are directly involved in the management of your submission or account.

  • Anonymity: In a double-blind peer review process, we take all reasonable steps to protect the anonymity of both authors and reviewers.

  • Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

  • Limited Disclosure: We will not make your personal information available to any third party for any other purpose unless required by law.

  • Open Access Information: Information that is part of a published article, such as author names and affiliations, will be publicly available as part of our open-access commitment.

  • Article Content: All articles submitted to OpenPubMed are the original work of the authors. While we facilitate the publishing process, the authors are responsible for the content, and OpenPubMed does not assume legal responsibility for the content of published articles.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of your personal data held by this journal. If you wish to update your information or have any privacy-related questions, please contact the journal manager.

Consent

By using this journal website and submitting your personal information, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this privacy statement.