Privacy Policies

The following statement outlines Greenfort International Journal of Applied Medical Science (GIJAMS) approach to privacy and the commitments made to authors whose work is submitted for consideration and publication. The editorial board recognizes its responsibility in promoting and enforcing privacy and ethical standards. While details regarding manuscripts may be shared with reviewers and editorial advisors as necessary during the review process, the journal treats the safeguarding of author information with utmost seriousness and ensures that all data are managed in compliance with both ethical principles and legal requirements. In cases where substantiated misconduct (e.g., plagiarism) is reported, the editorial board will investigate and determine appropriate actions, regardless of whether the manuscript is under review or already published.

Information Collected
In the course of providing services to authors, reviewers, and readers, the journal may collect the following categories of information:

  • Personal contact information (name, email, postal address, phone number).
  • Educational, nationality, and professional background details.
  • Login credentials for the journal’s online systems.
  • Manuscript-related contributions such as comments, revisions, or feedback.
  • Communication preferences and declared interests.
  • Technical data, such as IP addresses, associated with website use.
  • Sensitive information, where required, will only be collected with explicit consent.

Use of Information

  • Publishing Services: Author names and institutional affiliations are published as part of the scholarly record. Photographs or video materials may also be used for promotional purposes, with prior consent.
  • Communication: With the author’s consent, the journal may send newsletters, updates, or announcements of events and services. Authors retain the right to opt out at any time.
  • Author Management: Information may be analyzed to maintain and improve services, develop new products, or personalize the user experience.
  • Legal Compliance: The journal may verify customers and partners against national or international regulations where legally required.

Protection of Data
The journal employs robust measures to protect personal information, including:

  • Secure physical and electronic storage systems with restricted access.
  • Policies requiring staff to adhere to confidentiality and data-handling standards.
  • Use of encrypted HTTPS protocols.
  • Oversight of international data transfers to ensure compliance with recognized protections.
  • Use of cookies for user identification and improved website functionality.
  • Clear indication when third-party links, which are governed by separate privacy policies, appear on the journal’s website.

Data Sharing
To deliver its services, the journal may share information with trusted third parties such as email service providers, hosting platforms, indexing databases, peer-review experts, libraries, and scholarly repositories. Data are shared strictly on a need-to-know basis.

Data Retention
Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were collected and in accordance with applicable laws. Data no longer required are securely deleted.

Authors’ Rights
Authors are entitled to:

  • Request confirmation of whether their personal data are held by the journal and obtain a copy if desired.
  • Request correction, erasure, or restricted processing of their data.
  • Object to the use of their personal data for specific purposes.

Policy Updates
The journal may revise its privacy policies to reflect changes in law, best practices, or operational needs. Any updates will be published on the website. Authors are encouraged to check periodically for revisions.