Privacy Statement

At Journal of Medicine, BioVision and Life Sciences (JMBLS), we value and protect the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in line with international data protection standards and ethical publishing practices.

1. Data We Collect

  • Names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses of authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Submission and peer-review metadata required for the editorial workflow.
  • Technical information such as essential cookies and system logs for security and performance.

No sensitive personal data is collected beyond what is necessary for scholarly publishing.

2. Use of Information

  • Managing manuscript submissions, peer review, and editorial communication.
  • Publishing author details in articles and related metadata for indexing services.
  • Maintaining and improving the website and journal services.

We do not sell, rent, or misuse your personal information for commercial purposes.

3. Disclosure and Transparency

Author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, and corresponding emails may appear in published content and metadata for proper attribution and academic transparency. Data may also be shared with indexing and archiving services under secure agreements.

4. Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of the site (e.g., login, submission, security). Optional analytics and marketing cookies may be used to improve user experience. Users can control their cookie preferences in browser settings.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as required for editorial and publishing purposes. Published content and metadata may be stored indefinitely as part of the scholarly record.

6. Security

Access to personal data is limited to authorized editorial staff. We apply technical and organizational safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

7. User Rights

Users may request access to, correction, or deletion of their personal information, and may withdraw consent for non-essential processing, in compliance with applicable laws (e.g., GDPR).

8. Contact

For any privacy inquiries or requests, please contact:
Editorial Office – JMBLS
Email: jmbls@imsyp.com

9. Updates

This Privacy Statement may be updated to reflect changes in law or operational practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Last updated: 23 September 2025