Privacy Policy
Latin American Journal of Clinical Sciences
Latin American Journal of Clinical Sciences (Lat Am J Clin Sci Med Technol) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of authors, editors, readers, and other users who interact with its editorial and digital platforms. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect such information.
1. Data controller
Lat Am J Clin Sci Med Technol is responsible for the processing of personal data collected through its website, manuscript submission system, and other official publishing channels.
2. Personal data we collect
Lat Am J Clin Sci Med Technol may collect and use internally (without sharing with third parties) the following personal data:
- Full name
- Institutional affiliation
- E-mail
- ORCID (when the author provided)
- Professional and academic information
- Data associated with manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial processes
- IP address, cookies, and website navigation data
- Administrative information required for scientific publication
No sensitive personal data is deliberately collected.
3. Purpose of data use
Personal data is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- Management of the editorial process (submission, peer review, editorial decisions, and publication)
- Communication between authors, reviewers, and editors
- Indexing, dissemination, and academic archiving of published articles
- Compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards
- Improving website performance and security
- Production of internal statistics on use and editorial performance
4. Legal basis for data use
The processing of personal data is based on:
- The user's explicit consent
- The need to execute the editorial and contractual process
- The legitimate interest of Lat Am J Clin Sci Med Technol in the dissemination of scientific knowledge
- Compliance with applicable legal and ethical obligations
5. Confidentiality and peer review
Lat Am J Clin Sci Med Technol guarantees confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and the peer review process. The data of authors and reviewers will not be disclosed outside the editorial scope, except when strictly necessary for scientific publication or by legal requirement.
6. Data sharing
Some data may be shared only with:
- Editorial management platforms
- Indexing and registration services (e.g., Crossref, PubMed, DOAJ)
- Technology providers needed for website operation
- Competent authorities, where there is a legal obligation
Under no circumstances will the data be sold or used for commercial purposes unrelated to publishing.
7. Data retention
The personal data will be kept:
- For the time required for editorial and publication management
- As long as the article remains published as part of the academic archive
- As required by applicable legal or regulatory obligations
8. Information security
Lat Am J Clin Sci Med Technol implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or improper disclosure.
9. Rights of the owners of the information
Users are entitled to:
- Access to their personal data
- Request correction of incorrect information
- Request the deletion of their data, when legally possible
- Object to the processing of their data
- Request the limitation or portability of data
Requests may be submitted through the official channels of
Lat Am J Clin Sci Med Technol.
10. Use of cookies
The website of
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11. Changes to the privacy policy
Lat Am J Clin Sci Med Technol reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The modifications will be published on the official website and will take effect upon their publication.
12. Privacy policy acceptance
Submission of manuscripts, registration as a user or use of the website implies express acceptance of this Privacy Policy.