Privacy Policy
Probecell Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences (PJAPS) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information provided by authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Policy outlines how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with internationally accepted academic publishing standards and ethical guidelines.
1. Scope of the Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the PJAPS journal website and covers all data collected through manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, and general interaction with the journal platform.
2. Information We Collect
The journal may collect personal information including, but not limited to, full name, email address, institutional affiliation, contact details, ORCID iD (if provided), and other relevant information required for manuscript processing and communication. Additional metadata related to submissions may also be stored for editorial and indexing purposes.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
The information collected is used solely for the efficient functioning of the journal, including manuscript submission, editorial assessment, peer review, decision-making, publication, indexing, and communication. Personal data is not used for commercial purposes or unrelated activities.
4. Confidentiality and Peer Review Integrity
PJAPS follows a strict double-blind peer review process. All submitted manuscripts and associated data are treated as confidential documents. Personal information is only accessible to authorized editorial members and is not disclosed to reviewers or external parties beyond what is necessary for the review process.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
The journal does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Personal data may only be disclosed if required by law, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect the integrity, rights, and security of the journal and its stakeholders.
6. Data Storage and Security
PJAPS employs appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. While reasonable safeguards are in place, users acknowledge that no online system is completely secure.
7. Cookies and Technical Data
The journal website may use cookies or similar technologies to ensure proper functionality, improve user experience, and analyze basic usage patterns. Users may control cookie preferences through their browser settings.
8. User Rights and Control of Data
Users have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of their personal information. Such requests can be made by contacting the journal’s editorial office. The journal will take reasonable steps to respond to such requests in a timely manner.
9. Third-Party Services and Links
The journal website may contain links to external services or third-party platforms. PJAPS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those services independently.
10. Data Retention
Personal data related to published manuscripts may be retained as part of the permanent scholarly record. Other personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill editorial and operational purposes.
11. Compliance with Ethical Standards
PJAPS adheres to recognized ethical standards in scholarly publishing, including guidelines provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal ensures responsible handling of personal data in alignment with these principles.
12. Consent
By registering with and using the PJAPS journal website, users consent to the collection, use, and processing of their personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
13. Updates to This Policy
The journal reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and users are encouraged to review it periodically.
14. Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or personal data handling, users may contact the editorial office of Probecell Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences (PJAPS) through the official email provided on the journal website.
