The Emirates Journal of Internal Medicine (EJIM) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals who engage with our journal, including authors, reviewers, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in connection with our journal.
1. Information Collection: We collect personal information that is voluntarily provided by individuals during the submission, review, and publication processes. This information may include names, contact details, affiliations, and other relevant details necessary for scholarly communication.
2. Use of Personal Information: The personal information collected by EJIM is used solely for the purposes of managing the manuscript submission and peer-review processes, communicating with authors and reviewers, and publishing scholarly content. We may also use aggregated and anonymized data for statistical analysis to improve the journal’s editorial processes.
3. Data Security: We employ industry-standard security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who have a legitimate need to access such information.
4. Third-Party Disclosure: EJIM does not disclose personal information to third parties, except when required by law or with explicit consent from the individual. Reviewer identities are kept confidential, and author information is only published as part of the manuscript if consent has been obtained.
5. Data Retention: Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including archival purposes. Authors, reviewers, and other individuals may contact EJIM to request the removal of their personal information from our records after the publication process is completed.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics: Our website may use cookies and other similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect information about website usage. This information is used for statistical analysis and does not include personally identifiable information.
7. Links to External Websites: EJIM may provide links to external websites for the convenience of our users. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites and encourage users to review the privacy policies of such websites.
8. Changes to Privacy Statement: EJIM reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Statement. Any changes will be posted on our website, and individuals are encouraged to review this statement periodically for updates.
Contact Information: For any inquiries or concerns regarding privacy practices at EJIM, please contact our editorial team at [email protected].
By engaging with the Emirates Journal of Internal Medicine, individuals acknowledge and consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Statement. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and ethical principles.
