Privacy Statement
Privacy Statement
The Global Journal of Forensic Pathology and Medicine (GJFPM) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and personal data of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected in connection with the journal’s operations.
Information Collected
The journal collects personal information necessary for editorial, publishing, and communication purposes. This may include:
- Name, affiliation, and contact details
- Email address and institutional information
- ORCID iD (if provided)
- Manuscript submission and review data
- Correspondence related to editorial and publication processes
Purpose of Data Collection
Personal data are collected and used solely for legitimate scholarly publishing activities, including:
- Manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial decision-making
- Communication with authors, reviewers, and editors
- Publication, indexing, and archiving of accepted articles
- Journal administration and quality assurance
Personal information will not be used for commercial marketing purposes.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
The journal does not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties. Information may be shared only when necessary for:
- Peer review and editorial workflows
- Indexing services and scholarly databases
- Digital archiving and preservation services
All third parties involved are expected to adhere to appropriate data protection and confidentiality standards.
Data Security
The journal employs reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized editorial personnel only.
Confidentiality in Peer Review
All manuscripts and peer review materials are treated as confidential. Reviewer identities and reports are protected in accordance with the journal’s peer review policy.
Cookies and Website Usage
The journal website may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential site functionality, user authentication, and usage analytics. Cookies are not used to collect personal data for advertising or tracking purposes.
User Rights
Users have the right to:
- Access their personal data held by the journal
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of personal data where appropriate
- Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
Policy Updates
This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, publishing practices, or technological developments. Any updates will be published on this page.
Contact
Questions or concerns regarding privacy or data protection should be directed to the editorial office using the contact information provided on the journal website.