Privacy Statement for the International Journal of Health and Rehabilitation (IJHR_ORG)

The International Journal of Health and Rehabilitation (IJHR_ORG), published by Health And Research, is dedicated to protecting the privacy and security of all personal data entrusted to us by our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement details our practices regarding the collection, use, storage, and protection of personal information in accordance with our commitment to ethical publishing and applicable data protection principles.

1. Collection and Use of Personal Information
We collect personal information necessary for the transparent and efficient operation of the journal's scholarly publishing processes. This information typically includes names, institutional affiliations, contact details (primarily email addresses), and academic expertise. This data is used exclusively for legitimate operational purposes, which encompass:

  • Managing the submission, peer-review, and editorial workflow.

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding manuscript status and journal activities.

  • Distributing published content, issue notifications, and relevant scholarly announcements.

  • Maintaining the journal's public record of authorship and contribution.

  • Administering user accounts on our online submission and management system (OJS/PKP).

2. Principles of Confidentiality and Data Sharing
IJHR_ORG upholds strict confidentiality regarding all personal information. Data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third-party organizations for commercial marketing purposes. Personal information is disclosed only under the following specific circumstances:

  • To designated editorial team members, assigned editors, and invited peer reviewers as strictly required to facilitate the double-blind review and publication process. In the double-blind review system, reviewer identities are concealed from authors and vice-versa.

  • When legally compelled to do so by lawful order, such as a court order or subpoena.

  • To our trusted service providers (e.g., hosting services, preservation networks) who act on our instructions under contractual obligations of confidentiality and data security, solely for the purposes of journal operation and digital preservation.

3. Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure server infrastructure, access controls, encryption where applicable, and regular security assessments. Our online platform is maintained in compliance with industry standards to ensure data integrity and protection.

4. Individual Rights and Data Control
Individuals have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about them.

  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities.

  • Request deletion of their data, subject to our legal and archival obligations.
    To exercise these rights, or for any data-related inquiries, individuals may contact the editorial office at orgjournaljhr@gmail.com. We commit to responding to such requests in a timely and transparent manner.

5. Data Retention Period
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement, to comply with our legal and archival obligations (such as maintaining the scholarly record), and to resolve any disputes. Personal data associated with published articles is retained indefinitely as part of the permanent scientific archive. Data from user accounts can be deleted upon request, provided it does not conflict with our obligation to maintain the historical integrity of the publication record.

6. Updates to the Privacy Statement
This Privacy Statement may be revised periodically to reflect changes in our operational procedures, technological developments, or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on the journal website at https://insightsjhr.org. We encourage users to review this policy regularly.

7. Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy and this policy, please contact the editorial office of IJHR_ORG at:
Email: orgjournaljhr@gmail.com

8. Consent
By registering, submitting, reviewing for, or otherwise interacting with the International Journal of Health and Rehabilitation (IJHR_ORG), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Statement. Your continued engagement with the journal constitutes acceptance of any updates to these terms.