Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement:

The Journal of Surgery and Medical Case Reports is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals involved in the publication process. This Privacy Statement outlines the principles and practices governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information within our journal.

Collection of Information:

We may collect personal information, including but not limited to names, affiliations, email addresses, and other contact details, from authors, reviewers, editors, and other individuals involved in the submission, peer review, and publication process.

Use of Information:

Personal information collected by the Journal of Surgery and Medical Case Reports is used solely for the purposes of manuscript submission, peer review, editorial correspondence, publication, and communication with authors, reviewers, and editors. We do not disclose personal information to third parties without consent, except as required by law or as necessary to facilitate the publication process.

Disclosure of Information:

We may disclose personal information to our editorial team, peer reviewers, editorial board members, and publishing partners for the purpose of manuscript evaluation, peer review, editorial decision-making, and publication. Personal information may also be disclosed to third-party service providers involved in the publication process, such as manuscript submission systems, plagiarism detection software providers, and typesetting services, to facilitate the peer review and publication process.

Data Security:

The Journal of Surgery and Medical Case Reports employs industry-standard security measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We take reasonable precautions to safeguard personal information and ensure data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

Data Retention:

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including but not limited to manuscript processing, peer review, editorial correspondence, and publication. Personal information may be retained in our records for archival, legal, regulatory, or accountability purposes.

Consent:

By submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Surgery and Medical Case Reports, authors consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information as described in this Privacy Statement. Authors, reviewers, and editors may contact the journal to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information.

Changes to Privacy Statement:

The Journal of Surgery and Medical Case Reports reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Statement at any time without prior notice. Any changes to the Privacy Statement will be posted on the journal website, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Statement.

Contact Information:

For inquiries or concerns about this Privacy Statement or the handling of personal information by the Journal of Surgery and Medical Case Reports, please contact us at [admin@surgery-medical-casereports.com].

By using our services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Statement.