Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement for Journal of Studies in Medical Sciences (JSMS)

Effective Date: 2025-12-01

The Journal of Studies in Medical Sciences (JSMS), published by ChapJuly Press, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect. This Privacy Statement outlines how we handle data in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

Data We Collect

We collect personal information necessary for journal operations through our submission and review systems, including:

  • Your name, institutional affiliation, academic credentials, email address, and contact details

  • Manuscript files, peer review reports, and related correspondence

  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device characteristics

  • Payment information for article processing charges (where applicable)

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively for legitimate journal operations:

  • To process, review, and publish manuscripts

  • To communicate with you about submissions, reviews, and editorial decisions

  • To maintain and improve our journal management systems

  • To comply with legal obligations and ethical publishing standards

  • To send relevant journal updates and announcements (with your consent)

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Contractual necessity for manuscript publication

  • Legitimate interests in operating an academic journal

  • Legal compliance requirements

  • Your explicit consent where appropriate

Data Sharing and Protection

We protect your data through appropriate security measures and share it only when necessary:

  • With editorial board members and reviewers involved in manuscript evaluation

  • With trusted service providers under strict confidentiality agreements

  • As required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings

  • In anonymized form for statistical analysis

International Data Transfers

As an international journal, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information in these transfers.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances

  • Object to or restrict certain data processing

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for journal operations, legal compliance, and maintaining the scholarly record. Published content and associated metadata are preserved permanently.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Websites

Our site may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Statement does not apply to those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Statement or to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Journal of Studies in Medical Sciences (JSMS)
ChapJuly Press
Email: jsms@julypress.org

By using JSMS services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.