Global Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GJMPS)
E-ISSN: 2957-3629 | P-ISSN: 2957-3610
Journal Website: https://www.grpublishing.org/journals/index.php/gjmps/index
1. Introduction
The Global Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GJMPS) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Policy outlines how personal information is collected, used, stored, and safeguarded in accordance with established standards of scholarly publishing and data protection principles.
By using the journal website and submission system, users agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Collection of Personal Information
GJMPS may collect personal information necessary for editorial and publishing processes, including but not limited to:
• Names and institutional affiliations
• Contact information (email addresses, correspondence details)
• ORCID identifiers (where provided)
• Professional and academic details
• Submission-related metadata
Information is collected solely for legitimate academic and publishing purposes.
3. Use of Personal Information
Personal information is used exclusively for activities related to:
Manuscript submission and processing
Peer review and editorial evaluation
Publication and production workflows
Communication with authors and reviewers
Journal management and administration
Indexing and archiving services
GJMPS does not use personal data for commercial marketing purposes.
4. Confidentiality and Data Protection
The journal maintains strict confidentiality standards:
• Personal data is handled securely
• Information is not disclosed to unauthorized parties
• Editorial and peer review communications remain confidential
• Appropriate technical and organizational safeguards are applied
Sensitive information related to manuscripts and reviews is protected throughout the editorial process.
5. Disclosure of Information
Personal information may be shared only when necessary for legitimate publishing functions, including:
• Editorial and peer review management
• Production and typesetting services
• DOI registration and metadata indexing
• Digital archiving systems
Information is never sold, rented, or distributed for commercial exploitation.
6. Data Security
GJMPS implements reasonable security measures to protect personal information against:
• Unauthorized access
• Data misuse
• Loss or alteration
• Unlawful disclosure
While no system is entirely immune to risks, the journal strives to maintain high data protection standards.
7. Author and Reviewer Confidentiality
Manuscripts are treated as confidential documents
Reviewer identities remain protected (double-blind review)
Editorial correspondence is secured
Unpublished materials are not disclosed
8. Cookies and Website Data
The journal website may use cookies or similar technologies for:
• Website functionality
• User experience enhancement
• Analytical purposes
Users may control cookie preferences via browser settings.
9. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for:
Editorial and publication purposes
Legal and academic record keeping
Archiving and indexing requirements
10. User Rights
Users may request:
• Access to their personal information
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Clarification regarding data usage
Requests may be submitted to the editorial office.
11. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically. Updated versions will be published on the journal website and will apply to future interactions.
12. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection practices, users are encouraged to contact the journal via the Contact Us page.