European Journal of Medical Practitioners (EJMP) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information submitted through our website and editorial management system.

By using this website or submitting manuscripts to EJMP, users acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

EJMP may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

• Full name
• Institutional affiliation
• Email address
• ORCID iD (where provided)
• Postal address
• Contact number (if provided)
• Academic qualifications
• Reviewer expertise and research interests
• User account information
• Manuscript files and supplementary materials
• Correspondence related to submissions, peer review, and publication
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and website usage statistics

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal information is collected solely for legitimate academic publishing purposes, including:

• Processing manuscript submissions
• Managing peer review
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
• Publishing accepted articles
• Maintaining journal records
• Improving journal services and website functionality
• Responding to inquiries and support requests
• Ensuring publication integrity and research ethics
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

EJMP does not sell, rent, trade, or commercially distribute users' personal information to third parties.

3. Manuscript and Peer Review Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents throughout the editorial process. Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff are expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all manuscripts and associated materials. Information obtained during peer review must not be disclosed or used for personal or professional advantage.

4. Data Sharing

Personal information may be shared only when necessary with:

• Editorial Board members
• Assigned reviewers
• Journal production and publishing staff
• Indexing and abstracting services (for published articles only)
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by applicable law

EJMP does not disclose personal information for advertising, promotional, or commercial marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

EJMP employs appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, or destruction. While reasonable efforts are made to safeguard all data, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

The EJMP website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, remember user preferences, analyze website traffic, and enhance the overall user experience.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain website functions may become unavailable or operate less effectively.

7. GDPR Compliance

EJMP respects the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and processes personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

Users have the right to:

• Access their personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of personal data where legally permissible.
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
• Request a copy of their personal data.
• Withdraw consent where applicable.

Requests regarding personal data should be submitted to the journal's editorial office.

8. Data Retention

Personal information and editorial records are retained only for as long as necessary to maintain the scholarly record, fulfill publishing obligations, comply with legal requirements, and resolve disputes. Published articles remain permanently archived as part of the scientific record.

9. Third-Party Websites

The EJMP website may contain links to external websites, indexing services, and scholarly resources. The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

10. Children's Privacy

EJMP does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If such information is identified, reasonable steps will be taken to remove it from our records.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

EJMP reserves the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, publishing standards, or journal operations. The updated version becomes effective immediately upon publication on the journal website.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests concerning personal data, please contact:

Editorial Office
European Journal of Medical Practitioners (EJMP)

Email: [Insert Official Journal Email]

Website: https://ejmponline.com