Privacy Statement
The Journal of Health Science Updates is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website users. The journal collects and processes personal data solely for scholarly publishing, manuscript management, peer review, editorial communications, and dissemination of scientific knowledge.
The names, institutional affiliations, ORCID identifiers, email addresses, and other personal information entered into the journal's website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of JHSU. They will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party, except as necessary for the journal's operation and publication processes, or as required by law.
Information Collection and Use
JHSU may collect the following information:
- Name and contact information
- Institutional affiliation and professional credentials
- ORCID iD and researcher identifiers
- Manuscript submission and review records
- User account information and website usage data
This information is used for:
- Manuscript submission and tracking
- Editorial decision-making and peer review
- Publication and indexing of accepted articles
- Communication regarding journal activities
- Maintenance of publication records and archives
Confidentiality of Manuscripts
All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Health Science Updates are treated as confidential documents. Editors, editorial staff, and reviewers are required to maintain the confidentiality of submitted materials and may not disclose manuscript content or associated information to unauthorized individuals.
Reviewers must not use unpublished information obtained during the peer-review process for personal research, professional advantage, or any other unauthorized purpose.
Data Sharing
Personal information may be shared only with:
- Editors and editorial staff involved in manuscript processing
- Assigned peer reviewers
- Publishing and hosting service providers supporting journal operations
- Indexing and abstracting services where publication metadata is required
- DOI registration agencies, such as Crossref, when applicable
- Legal authorities, when required by applicable laws or regulations
The journal does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
The Journal of Health Science Updates implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse. Access to personal information is restricted to individuals who require such information for legitimate editorial and publishing purposes.
Cookies and Website Analytics
The journal website may use cookies and standard analytics tools to improve user experience, monitor website performance, and support system administration. Users may configure their web browsers to refuse cookies; however, some website functions may not operate properly as a result.
Author and User Rights
Users may request:
- Access to their personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Updating of account details
- Deletion of personal information where legally permissible
Requests should be submitted to the Editorial Office of the Journal of Health Science Updates.
Open Access and Published Content
As an open-access journal, Health Science Updates publishes author names, affiliations, ORCID identifiers (where provided), article metadata, and article content as part of the scholarly record. Once published, certain information may remain permanently accessible to preserve the integrity and continuity of the academic record.
Changes to the Privacy Statement
The Journal Health Science Updates reserves the right to modify this Privacy Statement at any time. Updates will be posted on the journal website, and continued use of the journal's services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.