Privacy Statement

The Journal of Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy (JBCP) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information in accordance with ethical publishing practices and data protection principles.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and professional information during manuscript submission, peer review registration, and routine communication. This may include:

  • Full name
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Email address and contact details
  • ORCID iD
  • Academic qualifications and professional information
  • IP address, browser type, and usage data

This information is collected solely for the purpose of managing editorial workflows and communication within the journal system.

2. Use of Personal Information

The collected data is used exclusively for journal-related operations, including:

  • Manuscript submission and peer review management
  • Communication regarding editorial decisions and journal updates
  • Author and reviewer identification and acknowledgment
  • Indexing, citation metadata, and publication records
  • Website performance analysis and improvement

JBCP does not sell, rent, or use personal data for commercial or unrelated third-party purposes.

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to personal information is strictly limited to authorized editorial staff, reviewers, and system administrators as required for journal operations.

4. Cookies and Website Usage

The JBCP website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and collect anonymized analytical data. Users may disable or manage cookies through their browser settings; however, this may affect certain website functionalities.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill editorial, publication, and legal obligations. Authors and reviewers may request deletion or modification of their personal data, subject to the integrity of the published record and applicable ethical standards.

6. User Rights

Individuals have the right to access, update, or request deletion of their personal data, as well as to withdraw consent where applicable. Requests can be made by contacting the editorial office.

7. Updates to This Policy

JBCP may revise this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect updates in policy, technology, or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be published on the journal’s official website.