Privacy Statement

At Pratama Medika: Jurnal Kesehatan, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who interact with our journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you register, submit articles, or use our website.

1. Data Collection

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide during the registration, submission, or review process. This information may include:

  • Name
  • Affiliation and Institution
  • Contact details (email, phone number, address)
  • Username and password
  • Academic interests and professional qualifications

Additionally, our system may automatically collect certain information such as IP addresses, browser types, and access logs to improve the functionality and security of our website.

2. Use of Personal Data

The data collected is used for the following purposes:

  • Processing and managing submissions, reviews, and publication processes.
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding their submissions and the journal's editorial process.
  • Enhancing user experience and improving the quality and functionality of the website.
  • Distributing notifications about journal updates, announcements, and new content.
  • Analyzing website performance and security through usage data and statistics.

Pratama Medika: Jurnal Kesehatan will not use your personal data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

3. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

  • Editorial board members and reviewers for the purpose of the peer-review process.
  • Third-party service providers that help facilitate our editorial management system (e.g., website hosting, email communication, and DOI registration).

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties unless required by law or as part of legal proceedings.

4. Data Protection

We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is kept secure. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.

5. User Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent to data processing at any time, although this may affect your ability to participate in our journal processes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email contact].

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience by remembering user preferences and providing personalized content. Users can adjust their browser settings to refuse cookies or be notified when cookies are being used. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this privacy statement at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and users will be notified if significant changes are made.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: [journal.pratamamedika@gmail.com]
Website: [Pratama Medika : Jurnal Kesehatan (citradharma.org)]

By registering, submitting an article, or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this privacy statement.