1. Introduction

The Journal of Health Science & Translational Research (JHSTR), under the aegis of Institute of Translational Medical Research (ITMR), is committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, and readers. This policy outlines how we collect and process personal data through our website and editorial management systems.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary for the peer review and publication process, including:

• For Authors: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, ORCID iD, and professional biography.
• For Reviewers: Areas of expertise, review history, and contact details.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns via cookies to improve website functionality.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your information is used strictly for academic and editorial purposes:

• Processing, reviewing, and publishing submitted manuscripts.
• Communicating with authors and reviewers regarding the status of submissions.
• Indexing and distributing published research to global databases.
• Internal record-keeping as required by academic publishing ethics (COPE).

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

JHSTR does not sell or rent personal data to third parties. We share information only with:

• Peer reviewers (who receive manuscript metadata).
• Indexing services (e.g., CrossRef, Google Scholar) upon publication.
• Legal authorities, if required by Indian law.