Privacy Statement

The Journal of Carcinogenesis Research (JCR) is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in accordance with ethical publishing practices and data protection regulations.

1. Information Collection and Use
JCR collects and processes personal information exclusively for the purposes of managing and publishing high-quality scholarly content. The information provided by users, including names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations, will be used strictly for the following purposes:

• Processing manuscript submissions and managing the peer review process.
• Facilitating communication between authors, reviewers, and editors.
• Notifying users about journal updates, publication status, and calls for papers.
• Ensuring compliance with ethical and editorial standards.

JCR does not share, sell, or distribute personal data for commercial or marketing purposes.

2. Double-Blind Peer Review Confidentiality
JCR follows a double-blind peer review process, ensuring that:

• Authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other.
• Reviewer identities are kept confidential at all times.
• Personal information submitted during the manuscript process is not disclosed to unauthorized parties.
• All communication between authors, reviewers, and editors occurs through our secure online system, preserving anonymity throughout the review process.

3. Data Security and Protection
JCR takes necessary measures to safeguard personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including:

• Secure manuscript submission and review systems.
• Access controls to restrict data visibility to only authorized personnel.
• Encryption protocols for sensitive information.

4. Data Retention and Removal
JCR retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill academic and legal requirements. Authors and reviewers may request the removal or modification of their personal information by contacting the editorial office.

5. Third-Party Services
JCR may use third-party tools for manuscript submission, plagiarism detection, and indexing services. These services comply with data protection regulations, and personal information is shared only as necessary for scholarly publishing. JCR is not responsible for the privacy practices of external platforms linked to our journal.

6. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our journal website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and monitor website traffic. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

7. User Rights and Contact Information
Users have the right to:

• Access their personal data stored by JCR.
• Request corrections or updates to their information.
• Withdraw consent for data processing, subject to academic and legal obligations.

For inquiries regarding privacy or data protection, please contact:
Email: editor@carcinog.com

By submitting manuscripts or registering on the JCR platform, users acknowledge and agree to this privacy policy. JCR reserves the right to update this statement in accordance with evolving legal and ethical standards.