Privacy Statement
The Open Journal of Biomedical Research (OJBR) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. OJBR is published by DigitoPub.com, the official publishing house of Digitodontics International Academy.
Collection of Personal Information
When users register, submit manuscripts, or participate in the peer-review process through the journal’s submission system (SubmitManager), the journal may collect personal information including, but not limited to:
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Name
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Email address
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Institutional affiliation
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Country of residence
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ORCID iD (if provided)
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Contact details and professional information necessary for academic publishing
This information is collected solely for the purpose of supporting the editorial, peer-review, and publication processes.
Use of Personal Information
The personal data collected by OJBR will be used exclusively for the following purposes:
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Managing manuscript submissions and editorial workflow
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Facilitating the peer-review process
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Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
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Publishing accepted articles and associated author information
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Maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record
Author names, affiliations, and other relevant academic details may be published alongside accepted articles.
Data Sharing and Confidentiality
Personal information will not be sold, rented, or used for commercial purposes. User data will only be shared when necessary for the functioning of the editorial and publication process, such as with editors, reviewers, technical service providers, or indexing services related to the journal.
All individuals involved in the editorial process are required to maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and associated personal data.
Data Storage and Security
User data is stored within the journal’s secure submission and management system (SubmitManager). Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Cookies and System Logs
The journal’s website and submission system may use cookies and standard web server logs to maintain system functionality, monitor usage, and improve user experience. These data are used only for operational and security purposes.
User Rights
Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data where permitted by applicable laws and publishing requirements. Requests may be directed to the journal’s editorial office.
Compliance with Data Protection Regulations
OJBR endeavors to comply with applicable data protection regulations, including international standards for the protection of personal data in academic publishing.
Changes to This Policy
The Open Journal of Biomedical Research reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement when necessary. Any changes will be posted on the journal’s website.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Statement or the handling of personal data, please contact the editorial office of the Open Journal of Biomedical Research through the official journal website.
By registering with the Open Journal of Biomedical Research system or submitting a manuscript, users acknowledge that their personal information will be collected and used in accordance with this Privacy Statement.