Privacy Statement
Personal security is our primary objective at the Journal of Pericardiology (JOP). The personal data shared through the journal platform is handled with strict confidentiality and protected using secure systems and responsible data practices.
The Journal of Pericardiology, published under ARC Publishing, is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all individuals who interact with the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This statement explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected through the journal website and manuscript submission system.
1. Collection and Use of Personal Information
The journal may collect personal details such as names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact information when users register on the website, submit manuscripts, participate in peer review, or subscribe to journal updates.
This information is provided voluntarily by users and is collected solely for journal-related activities.
The collected information is used for:
- Editorial communication between authors, reviewers, and editors
- Manuscript submission and peer review management
- Publication and production processes
- Distribution of journal announcements and updates
Personal information will not be used for purposes unrelated to the journal’s publishing activities.
2. Data Protection and Confidentiality
The Journal of Pericardiology implements appropriate technical and administrative safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or disclosure.
All personal data is securely stored within the journal’s management system and is accessible only to authorized editorial and administrative staff responsible for managing manuscript submissions, peer review, and publication workflows.
Personal information will not be shared with external parties except when necessary for legitimate publishing services such as indexing, archiving, or abstracting processes.
3. User Rights and Policy Updates
Registered users have the right to review, update, or correct their personal information at any time through their account settings. Requests for data correction or account removal may also be submitted to the journal’s editorial office.
The Journal of Pericardiology may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in publishing practices, legal requirements, or system improvements. Continued use of the journal website after any updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
