Privacy Statement
E-ISSN: 2640-2874 ยท Protecting your information with care and transparency
Our Commitment to Privacy
At Archives of Pathology and Clinical Research (APCR), we recognize the importance of protecting personal data. Whether you are an author, reviewer, editor, or reader, we are committed to transparency about what data we collect, how it is used, and how it is safeguarded. This policy applies to all users who interact with our journal website and editorial systems.
Information We Collect
- Author submissions: names, email addresses, affiliations, ORCID identifiers, funding details, and disclosures.
- Reviewer details: contact information, expertise areas, and prior reviewing activity.
- Website visitors: standard server logs, cookies for session management, and analytics to improve services.
- Communication records: correspondence with the editorial office, appeals, or inquiries.
How We Use Information
Personal data is used only for legitimate scholarly and operational purposes, including:
- Processing and evaluating manuscripts during submission and peer review.
- Communicating decisions, revisions, and editorial updates.
- Assigning suitable reviewers based on expertise.
- Managing journal statistics, performance metrics, and compliance reporting.
- Improving the user experience of our website and editorial platform.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
APCR does not sell or rent personal data. Data is shared only when necessary for scholarly publishing, such as:
- Providing reviewer names to authors upon request when reviews are signed and consented.
- Depositing metadata and author details with indexing and archiving services.
- Meeting legal obligations, regulatory requirements, or responding to valid court orders.
Data Security and Retention
We apply technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss of personal information. Accounts are password-protected, editorial systems are encrypted, and back-ups are maintained in secure environments. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose and comply with legal or reporting obligations.
Your Rights
- Access your personal information held by APCR.
- Request corrections or updates to inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of data, subject to retention obligations.
- Withdraw consent for non-essential uses of data, such as marketing communications.
Compliance with Global Standards
APCR aligns its practices with international privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), CAN-SPAM Act, and comparable frameworks. These standards ensure responsible handling of data across different jurisdictions and reinforce our commitment to ethical publishing.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about your personal data, please reach out to our editorial office: