Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Molecular Oncology (IJMO) recognizes the privacy of its users and is dedicated to the security of personalized data of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers that access the web site of the journal and the publishing site. This Privacy Statement elaborates how the personal information is gathered, utilized, kept, and secured concerning the editorial and publication processes of the journal.

Gathering of Personal Data

IJMO can gather some personal information, where by users volunteer to give such information by submissions, registrations or a direct communication. The gathered information can be in the form of:

  • Contact numbers, institutional names, and names.

  • Email addresses and professional identifiers (ORCID iD).

  • Manuscript files, details of authors and submission metadata.

  • Peer-review reports, editorial correspondence.

  • The fundamental website usage statistics to track the operations and security.

No personal data is captured without the awareness of the user and it is only done at the time when it may be required to fulfill certain valid journal purposes.

Use of Personal Information

The information gathered by IJMO is employed solely with the purpose of the journal, such as:

  • Handling of the submission of manuscripts and peer review organization.

  • Dealing with authors, reviewers and members of the editorial board.

  • Editing and making decisions on publication.

  • Ensuring the security and functionality of the journal site.

  • Enhancing user experience and journal services.

No commercial marketing or other promotional activities are done with personal data.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

IJMO will not sell, rent or trade personal information with third parties. Minimum sharing of data can be achieved when it is required because of:

  • Reviewing and editing management.

  • Publishing, indexing and digital archiving services.

  • Loyalty to legal or regulatory requirements.

The external service providers providing any services related to journals must adhere to high standards of confidentiality and data-protection.

Data Security

The journal employs appropriate technical and organisational controls to safeguard against unauthorised access, use, or unauthorised loss or disclosure of personal information. Access to personal information is limited to only those editorial staff or administrative personnel who require access to perform their jobs.

Confidentiality of Submissions and Peer Review

All papers to IJMO are considered as a confidential document. The identities of the reviewers, the reports on the evaluation, and the editorial messages are treated very subtly and in compliance with the policies of the journal peer-reviewing that are made to be double-blind. No confidential information is given out without due authorization.

Website Analytics and Cookies

The IJMO web site might apply cookies or basic analytics application in order to:

  • Enhance site services and efficiency.

  • Know traffic and usage patterns of the visitors.

  • Stability of systems and support.

Users can also choose to turn cookies off using their browser settings but some of the features of the site might not work with the best results.

Data Retention

The retention of personal data is only kept as long as is necessary to address editorial, administrative or legal obligations. Unneeded information undergoes the standard data-management approach of deleting or anonymizing it

User Rights

Users who are in contact with the journal are entitled to:

  • Make a demand to their personal data.

  • Request the correction of incomplete or incorrect data.

  • Ask to erase the personal information, under operational or legal conditions.

The editorial office of the journal may be approached with requests associated with personal data evaluation and implementation.

Policy Updates

IJMO may update or revise this Privacy Statement whenever it sees the need to do so. Any alterations will be updated on this page and the fact that the journal site is still being used implies that they are accepting the new policy.

Contact Information

In privacy or personal data treatment questions, concerns, or requests, the users may reach out to the editorial office of the International Journal of Molecular Oncology (IJMO) via the official journal communication channels.