TMP

Privacy Statement

At TMP Universal Journal of Medical Research and Surgical Techniques (referred to as "the Journal," "we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our authors, reviewers, editors, and website users. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from users of our website, authors submitting manuscripts, reviewers, and subscribers. The types of information we collect include:

  • Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and institutional affiliation.
  • Account Information: For registered users, such as login credentials (username and password).
  • Manuscript Information: Including author details, affiliations, and manuscript-related data submitted for publication.
  • Review Information: Including reviewer reports, feedback, and editorial comments.
  • Technical Information: Such as your IP address, browser type, and usage data collected through cookies or other tracking technologies for improving website functionality.

How We Use Your Information

The personal information collected by the Journal is used for the following purposes:

  • Manuscript Submission and Review: To facilitate the submission, peer review, and publication processes. This includes contacting authors, reviewers, and editors during the review cycle and managing their contributions.
  • Communication: To provide updates about your manuscript, journal policies, and other communications related to your interaction with the Journal.
  • User Experience: To improve website functionality, respond to technical issues, and enhance user experience based on collected technical data.
  • Promotions and Updates: To send journal-related updates, newsletters, calls for papers, or promotional materials to subscribers and users, when consent is given.

 

 

 

 

Disclosure of Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

  • Peer Review Process: Reviewers will be given access to the manuscript and related author details, but their identity is kept anonymous from authors (double-blind review).
  • Publication: Upon acceptance and publication of a manuscript, the names, institutional affiliations, and other details of authors are published alongside the article.
  • Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers for services such as hosting, payment processing, or email communication. These providers are obligated to keep your personal information confidential and secure.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required to comply with legal obligations, such as court orders or law enforcement requests.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, including the submission, review, and publication of manuscripts, or as required by law.

  • Manuscript and Review Data: Manuscript-related data, including author and reviewer information, is retained in our archives indefinitely to preserve the scholarly record.
  • User Accounts: If you create an account on our website, your personal information will be retained for the duration of your account’s activity. Inactive accounts may be deleted after a reasonable period, but essential data linked to published articles will remain in our system.

Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

As a user of our website or a contributor to our journal, you have certain rights concerning your personal data:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions, such as information related to published works.
  • Consent Withdrawal: If you have provided consent for us to use your information, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, collect analytical data, and improve our services. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize repeat visitors, track user behaviour, and collect aggregate data about website traffic. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or services. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked websites.

Changes to this Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or this Privacy Statement, please contact us at: