Privacy Policy
J Open is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and readers. This privacy statement outlines how the journal collects, uses, and safeguards personal information in accordance with international data protection regulations.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
The journal collects personal information only for editorial and publication-related purposes. This includes:
Authors – Full name, affiliation, email address, ORCID ID, and contact details for communication and manuscript processing.
Reviewers – Name, email, and institutional affiliation for peer review assignments.
Readers – Information collected through website analytics for site improvement and user experience enhancement.
How We Use This Information:
- To process, review, and publish submitted manuscripts.
- To communicate editorial decisions and updates with authors and reviewers.
- To improve the journal’s website functionality and user experience.
- To comply with ethical publishing standards and indexing requirements.
Data Protection and Confidentiality
Strict Confidentiality: Personal data will not be shared, sold, or distributed to third parties for commercial use.
Secure Data Storage: All personal information is stored in a protected database with restricted access.
Anonymous Peer Review: The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, ensuring anonymity of both authors and reviewers.
Third-Party Services and Cookies
- Cookies & Analytics: The journal’s website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track user interactions and improve website performance. Users can disable cookies in their browser settings.
- Crossref and DOI Registration: Author names and metadata may be shared with Crossref for DOI registration.
Author and Reviewer Rights
Authors and reviewers have the right to:
- Request correction or deletion of their personal data.
- Control how their information is used within the journal.
- Withdraw consent for the use of their data in non-essential journal activities.
Requests related to data privacy can be sent to: admin@biology-science.com
Policy Changes
The journal reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement as necessary. Any changes will be announced on the journal’s website. Continued use of the journal’s services implies agreement with the latest version of this policy.