The Journal of Clinical and Advanced Medicine (JCAM) is committed to protecting the personal data and privacy of our authors, reviewers, and readers. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information within our editorial and publication workflow.

1. Collection of Personal Information

When users register on the JCAM website or submit a manuscript, we collect the following professional details:

• Identification: Full Name, Academic Title, and Professional Affiliation.
• Contact Details: Institutional Email address and physical mailing address.
• Research Profile: Areas of clinical expertise, ORCID iDs, and biographical summaries.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

The personal information entered on this journal site will be used exclusively for the following scholarly and editorial purposes:

• Editorial Management: Communicating with authors during our 25–30 day publication cycle.
• Peer Review: Identifying and inviting qualified clinical experts for the Single-Blind Peer Review process.
• Dissemination & Indexing: Including author names and affiliations in metadata sent to Crossref (for DOIs) and Google Scholar to ensure research discoverability.
• Announcements: Informing registered users of new issues, medical alerts, or calls for papers relevant to the journal’s scope.

3. Data Security & Third-Party Disclosure

JCAM and its publisher, NEO-ART EXCELLENCE HUB PRIVATE LIMITED, strictly adhere to the following data protection principles:

• No Commercial Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
• Restricted Access: Data is only accessible to the editorial and technical staff necessary for the journal's operation.
• Scholarly Record Integrity: Data sharing is limited to the requirements of the scholarly record (e.g., permanent archiving in LOCKSS/CLOCKSS).

4. Cookies & Technical Data

The OJS platform uses cookies to maintain user sessions, manage submissions, and provide a secure login environment. These cookies are essential for the technical functionality of the site and do not collect personal information from your hardware or browsing history.

5. Rights of the Data Subject

As a registered user of JCAM, you maintain the following rights:

• Access & Update: You may log in to your profile at any time to update or correct your personal and professional information.
• Data Portability: You may request a record of the personal data held by the journal.
• Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your account (note: data associated with published scholarly articles must be retained to maintain the integrity and traceability of the scientific record).

6. Contact for Privacy Concerns

For any inquiries regarding this Privacy Statement or our data handling practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the
Registered Office:
Email: ceo@neoartexcellencehub.com
Address: Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, 531002.