Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and ORCID ID (if provided).
  • Manuscript-Related Information: Submission details, author contributions, and publication history.
  • Reviewer Information: Review preferences, comments, and feedback.
  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns via cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for processing submissions, managing peer review, improving website performance, and ensuring compliance with publication ethics. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except as required for the publication process or legal obligations.

3. Data Security & Confidentiality

  • We implement strict security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.
  • Manuscripts and reviewer identities in the double-blind peer review process remain confidential.
  • Secure servers and encryption protocols are used for data storage and processing.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies, though this may limit certain website functionalities.

5. Third-Party Services

We may utilize third-party services (e.g., CrossRef, Google Scholar, plagiarism detection tools) for indexing and publishing operations. These services operate under their own privacy policies.

6. Your Rights

  • ✅ Access, update, or delete your personal information.
  • ✅ Request removal of your data from our system.
  • ✅ Withdraw consent for promotional communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@clinmednexus.com.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be published on our website with the updated effective date.

For any questions, please contact us at editor@clinmednexus.com.