Privacy Policy

1. Scope and Controller Information

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed through the NIU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Translational Drug Research website and associated publishing services.

Depending on the context, the journal and its publisher may act as the data controller or jointly determine processing with editorial teams, platform providers, and technical partners involved in publishing and communication workflows.

2. Categories of Personal Data We May Collect

We collect personal data necessary for academic publishing and operational purposes, including:

• Name, designation, institutional affiliation, and professional details
• Email address, phone number, and contact information
• Account login credentials and user preferences
• Manuscript submission details, reviewer reports, and editorial metadata
• Communication records with authors, reviewers, and editors
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage logs
• Newsletter preferences and consent records

3. Sources of Personal Data

Personal data may be collected from direct submissions, institutional affiliations, website usage, cookies and analytics tools, editorial communications, and trusted third-party service providers supporting journal operations.

4. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data only when necessary for legitimate publishing purposes, including:

• Managing manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial workflows
• Publishing articles and maintaining archives
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and readers
• Providing user support and responding to inquiries
• Improving website performance and usability
• Ensuring platform security and preventing misuse
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Legal Bases for Processing

Processing may be based on contractual necessity, legitimate academic interests, legal obligations, or user consent where required.

Users may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

6. Cookies, Analytics, and Similar Technologies

The journal may use cookies and analytics tools to maintain functionality, analyze usage, improve performance, enhance accessibility, and prevent misuse.

Non-essential cookies are used only with consent where required by law.

7. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal data. Information may be shared with:

• Editorial teams, reviewers, and publishing staff
• Hosting providers and technical partners
• Indexing and archiving services
• Legal authorities where required
• Professional advisors and auditors

8. International Data Transfers

Due to the global nature of publishing, personal data may be processed across jurisdictions with appropriate safeguards in place.

9. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for editorial processes, maintaining the scholarly record, legal compliance, and security purposes.

10. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, although no system can guarantee absolute security.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, users may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or update personal data
• Request deletion or restriction
• Object to certain processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge complaints with authorities

12. Marketing Communications and Newsletter Preferences

Users may subscribe to alerts or newsletters and can manage preferences or unsubscribe at any time.

Essential editorial communications may still be sent where necessary.

13. Children’s Privacy

The journal serves academic audiences and does not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate authorization.

14. Third-Party Services and External Links

External platforms linked on the website operate under their own privacy policies, and the journal is not responsible for their practices.

15. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements.