Privacy Statement
The Journal of Clinical and Advanced Medicine (JCAM) respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting all personal information collected during journal operations, including registration, manuscript submission, peer review, and general website use. All personal data are handled securely and used exclusively for legitimate journal-related purposes.
1. Information We Collect
JCAM may collect the following information from users:
- Name, email address, and institutional affiliation
- ORCID iD (optional)
- Contact details for editorial correspondence
- Reviewer expertise and subject-area interests
- Manuscript files, supplementary materials, and related documents
2. Use of Collected Information
Personal information is used solely for:
- Managing manuscript submission and peer review workflows
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
- Creating, maintaining, and managing user accounts
- Sending journal-related notifications and announcements
JCAM does not sell, trade, or share personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.
3. Peer Review Confidentiality
JCAM follows a single-blind peer review process, under which:
- Reviewers are aware of author identities
- Authors are not informed of reviewer identities
- Manuscripts, reviewer reports, and editorial communications are treated as confidential
All participants in the peer review process are expected to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
4. Data Security
JCAM takes reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal data, including:
- Secure hosting through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform
- Restricted access to data by authorized editorial staff only
- Regular system backups
- Protection against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure
5. Cookies
The journal website may use cookies to:
- Maintain user login sessions
- Enhance website functionality and user experience
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some site features may not function properly as a result.
6. Publicly Available Information
Upon publication of an article, the following information may be displayed publicly:
- Author names and institutional affiliations
- ORCID iD (if provided by the author)
- Email address (only if the author explicitly chooses to make it visible)
All other personal data remain confidential and are not disclosed.
7. Data Correction and Removal
Users may request:
- Correction or updating of personal information
- Removal of unused or inactive user accounts
Please note that published articles cannot be removed from the journal record except through an official retraction process in accordance with editorial and ethical policies.
8. Acceptance of This Policy
By registering on the journal website, submitting a manuscript, or participating in the peer review process, users acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Statement.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact:
Editorial Office
NEO-ART EXCELLENCE HUB PRIVATE LIMITED
India – 530013