Privacy Policy
At International Journal of Nutrition, Dietetics & Health (IJNDH), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Name and contact details (email, address, phone number)
- Professional information (affiliation, position, ORCID ID)
- Account credentials (username, password)
Manuscript-Related Information
- Submitted manuscripts and associated files
- Reviewer comments and responses
- Publication history and metadata
Technical Information
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring websites
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Processing and managing manuscript submissions
- Facilitating the peer review process
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
- Improving our website and services
- Sending notifications about publication status
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
- Preventing fraud and ensuring security
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
With Your Consent
We may share your information when you explicitly consent to such sharing.
With Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business.
For Academic Purposes
Published articles and associated metadata are publicly available as part of our open access policy.
As Required by Law
We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure servers and encryption protocols
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication systems
- Secure data transmission channels
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our website functionality
- Provide personalized content
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Retention of Data
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. For published articles, associated metadata is retained indefinitely as part of the scholarly record. Unpublished manuscripts and related data are retained according to our archival policies.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: admin@va-ra.co
Address: Building Number: 55 Street Name: Vrijthof Street Address: Basilica of Saint Servatius State: Limburg City: Maastricht Post Code: 6211 LE
+3197 010 26 7275