Privacy Policy

International Journal of Public Research in Medicine and Health (IJPRMH)

The International Journal of Public Research in Medicine and Health (IJPRMH) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, and readers. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we may share it, and the measures we take to ensure that personal information is safeguarded

1. Information We Collect

In the course of manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial management, IJPRMH may collect the following information:

• Full name, email address, and institutional affiliation

• Professional details such as academic qualifications, designation, and ORCID ID (if available)

• Manuscript files, figures, supplementary data, and related scholarly materials

• Communication records between authors, reviewers, and editorial staff

We do not collect unnecessary personal data such as financial information, government-issued identification, or personal browsing behavior. We also do not use cookies, IP address tracking, or commercial analytics tools.

2. Purpose of Data Use

The information collected is used solely for academic publishing purposes, including:

• Processing, reviewing, and publishing submitted manuscripts

• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors during the publication process

• Verifying academic and institutional affiliations for ethical and editorial integrity

• Registering articles with indexing and archiving services to ensure discoverability and scholarly record-keeping

• Maintaining transparency and accountability in scholarly publishing

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

IJPRMH does not sell, rent, or disclose personal information to advertisers or commercial entities. Limited sharing may occur in the following situations:

• Indexing and Archiving: Metadata (e.g., author names, affiliations, article details) may be shared with indexing agencies such as CrossRef, PubMed, Scopus, and other scholarly databases.

• Plagiarism Detection: Manuscripts may be processed through plagiarism detection software or services to ensure originality.

• Ethics Oversight: Where required, information may be shared with bodies such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to investigate ethical concerns.

• Legal Requirements: Data may be disclosed if required by law, regulatory request, or judicial order.

All shared data is limited to what is necessary for the above purposes and is handled in line with professional publishing standards.

4. Confidentiality and Security

• All submissions, reviewer reports, and editorial decisions are treated as confidential.

• Access is restricted to editorial staff, reviewers, and editors directly engaged in the publication process.

• Data is stored securely and is protected from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

• Email addresses provided by authors and reviewers will be used only for communication related to editorial and publishing activities.

5. Retention and Removal of Data

• Data associated with published articles (e.g., author names, affiliations, article text) is retained permanently as part of the scholarly record and cannot be removed.

• Data associated with unpublished or withdrawn manuscripts is retained for a limited period for administrative and ethical purposes and may then be securely deleted.

• Authors and reviewers may request the removal of non-essential personal data by contacting the editorial office.

6. Minors and Non-Researchers

IJPRMH is an academic journal intended for researchers, clinicians, academicians, and professionals in medicine and public health. We do not knowingly collect or retain personal information from minors (individuals under 18 years of age).

7. Legal Compliance

IJPRMH complies with applicable data protection and academic publishing regulations. Information may be disclosed only when:

• Required by law or government authorities

• Necessary to enforce journal policies, defend against legal claims, or protect the rights and safety of individuals

8. Updates to Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect evolving publishing practices, ethical requirements, or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on the official journal website with the date of revision indicated.

📧 Contact Information
For privacy-related queries or requests regarding data use, please contact: support@ijprmh.com