Privacy Statement

At VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy , we are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of our users' personal information. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information gathered through our online platform.

Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information during the submission and publication process:

  • Authors: Name, affiliation, email address, ORCID, biography, manuscript details, co-author information.
  • Reviewers: Name, affiliation, email address, reviewer history, and areas of expertise.
  • Editors: Name, affiliation, email address, editorial responsibilities, and manuscript handling history.
  • Readers: IP addresses, browsing history on our website (if applicable).

Purpose of Data Collection

We collect your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To manage manuscript submission and peer review processes.
  • To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding submission status, publication decisions, and editorial matters.
  • To ensure academic integrity and transparency in the peer review process.
  • To maintain a record of authorship, publication, and editorial activities.

Data Storage and Retention

Your personal data is securely stored on our servers and is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, in accordance with our retention policy. Personal data may be archived or anonymized after the publication process is complete.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal data in the following contexts:

  • Internal Use: Our editorial team, reviewers, and technical staff may access your personal data to perform their duties.
  • Third Parties: We may disclose data to trusted third parties for operational purposes, such as the publication platform, indexing services, and external metadata providers. These third parties are required to comply with data protection laws.
  • Legal Compliance: We may share your data if required to do so by law or for purposes related to legal investigations.

Data Protection

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal data is protected against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These include encryption, secure servers, and controlled access within our editorial team.

Author(s)Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, modify, or request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
  • Request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at vimsptcrj@gmail.com.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in our practices. We encourage you to review this statement periodically for any updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns or inquiries regarding our privacy practices, please contact us at vimsptcrj@gmail.com.

By submitting a manuscript or engaging with the VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy, you acknowledge/agree that you have read and agreed to the terms outlined in this Privacy Statement.