Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement – Journal of Advanced Homoeopathic Studies (JAHS)

The Journal of Advanced Homoeopathic Studies (JAHS) is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information in compliance with international data protection standards (including GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you use our journal website or services:

  • Name, affiliation, professional title, and contact details (email, phone, address).

  • ORCID iD, institutional identifiers, or researcher IDs (where provided).

  • Manuscript submission details, peer review reports, and editorial communications.

  • Website usage data (cookies, IP addresses, browser type) for site functionality and analytics.

2. Use of Information

Personal data is used exclusively for purposes related to scholarly publishing, including:

  • Managing manuscript submissions, peer review, and editorial processes.

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.

  • Assigning DOIs, indexing, and archiving published content.

  • Fulfilling legal, ethical, and publishing standards.

  • Improving website functionality and user experience.

3. Confidentiality in Peer Review

  • JAHS follows a double-blind peer review process.

  • Identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential.

  • Reviewer comments and author responses are stored securely in the editorial management system (OJS).

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

  • JAHS does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.

  • Information may be shared only with trusted partners such as:

    • Indexing services (e.g., CrossRef, Scopus, PubMed).

    • Archiving and preservation services (e.g., PKP PN, LOCKSS, CLOCKSS).

    • Payment processors (if applicable for APCs).

  • Shared data is always limited to what is strictly necessary.

5. Data Storage & Security

  • Personal data is stored securely on the journal’s hosting servers.

  • We use industry-standard security measures (encryption, firewalls, secure access) to protect data.

  • Only authorized personnel (editorial staff) have access to sensitive data.

6. Cookies & Website Analytics

  • The journal website uses cookies to enhance user experience and track basic analytics.

  • Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, but some website functions may not work properly.

7. User Rights

In compliance with GDPR and international privacy laws, users have the right to:

  • Access, update, or correct their personal data.

  • Request deletion of personal information.

  • Withdraw consent for data processing.

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

Requests can be made by contacting the Editor-in-Chief via the official journal email.

8. Retention of Data

  • Manuscript, review, and editorial records are retained permanently for the scholarly record.

  • Personal contact details may be removed upon request, except where legally or ethically required to maintain publishing records.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

The journal reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement. Any significant changes will be communicated on the journal’s website.

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related queries or data requests, please contact:

Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Advanced Homoeopathic Studies (JAHS)
editor@jahsjournal.in