Privacy Statement

Global Medical Insights Journal

At Global Medical Insights Journal (GMIJ), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and best practices.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including but not limited to:

  • Name, affiliation, and contact details (email address, phone number)

  • Author submission details and academic credentials

  • Reviewer activity and editorial decisions

  • IP addresses and browser information for website analytics

2. Use of Information

Collected information is used solely for:

  • Managing manuscript submissions, peer review, and publication

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors

  • Enhancing the journal’s editorial processes and user experience

  • Ensuring compliance with ethical and legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. Information may be shared only:

  • With editorial board members and reviewers as part of the peer review process

  • As required by law or to respond to legal processes

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

5. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect non-identifiable information for analytics. Users can modify their browser settings to control cookie usage.

6. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement, comply with legal obligations, or for historical archiving of published content.

7. User Rights

Individuals have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request corrections or deletion

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Lodge complaints with a data protection authority