Privacy Statement

Primary Care Science and Practice (PCSP) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all its contributors. The personal information collected through this journal's website is handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with international data protection standards.

1. Purpose of Data Collection

The names, affiliations, and email addresses entered into the PCSP website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party. This information is used to:

  • Facilitate the editorial and peer-review process.
  • Contact authors and reviewers regarding manuscript status.
  • Provide metadata to international indexing services (e.g., Crossref, Scopus, Garuda).
  • Send notifications about new issues or relevant journal announcements to registered readers.

2. Confidentiality in Peer Review

In accordance with our Double-Blind Peer Review policy, PCSP ensures that the personal data of authors is hidden from reviewers, and vice versa. Access to full personal profiles is restricted only to authorized editorial staff who require the information for journal management.

3. Data Security

PCSP utilizes the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, which implements industry-standard security measures to protect its database. We take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of your personal information.

4. User Rights

Registered users (Authors, Reviewers, and Readers) have the right to:

  • Access and Update: View and edit your profile information at any time through your account dashboard.
  • Withdrawal: Request the deactivation of your account or removal from mailing lists, provided it does not interfere with the integrity of published scientific records.

5. Disclosure to Third Parties

PCSP does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties for commercial purposes. Data is only shared with indexing databases to ensure the proper dissemination and citation of published research.