Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement outlines how FRONTIERS IN INNOVATIONS OF HEALTH RESEARCH (“we,” “our,” or “the Journal”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information of our authors, reviewers, and readers. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information in compliance with relevant data protection laws and ethical standards.

1. Information We Collect

   We may collect the following types of personal information:

   • Author Information: When you submit a manuscript, we collect your name, affiliation, email address, and ORCID iD. We may also collect co-author information, including their names and affiliations.
   • Reviewer Information: When you agree to review a manuscript, we collect your name, affiliation, email address, and areas of expertise.
   • Reader Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter or register for an account to access content, we may collect your name and email address.
   • Website Usage Data: We collect non-personally identifiable information about your interactions with our website, such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited, through the use of cookies and analytics tools. This helps us improve our website and services.
2. How We Use Your Information

   We use your personal information for the following purposes:

   • Manuscript Management: To process manuscript submissions, facilitate the peer-review process, and communicate with authors and reviewers.
   • Publication: To publish accepted manuscripts and their author details (name and affiliation) on our platform.
   • Communication: To send you important updates about the status of your submission, peer-review invitations, and other relevant journal-related communications.
   • Journal Administration: To manage our journal’s operations, maintain reviewer databases, and ensure the integrity of our publication process.
   • Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve the functionality and content of our website.
3. Data Security

   We are committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include secure servers, encryption, and restricted access to personal information.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

   We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may, however, share your information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

   • Peer Review: We share author manuscripts and information with reviewers to facilitate the peer-review process. Reviewers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using the information for any purpose other than evaluating the manuscript.
   • Co-Authors: We may share correspondence and updates with all co-authors listed on a manuscript.
5. Contact Us

   If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at: