Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

The Yemeni Journal of Life Sciences is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all users of its website and journal management system. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data are collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with international publishing standards and applicable data protection principles.

1. Scope of the Policy

This policy applies to all users of the journal’s website and online submission system, including:

  • Authors
  • Reviewers
  • Editors
  • Editorial board members
  • Readers and visitors

2. Information Collected

The journal may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Names, affiliations, and academic titles
  • Email addresses and contact information
  • ORCID iDs and academic profiles (e.g., Google Scholar)
  • Manuscript-related information (submissions, reviews, editorial correspondence)
  • Login credentials and system-generated metadata (IP address, access logs)

Only information necessary for journal operations is collected.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal data are collected and used exclusively for:

  • Manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial decision-making
  • Communication between authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial office
  • Journal administration and workflow management
  • Indexing, archiving, and publication metadata (where applicable)
  • Improving the functionality and integrity of the journal website

4. Data Confidentiality and Security

The journal takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure password-protected access to the journal system
  • Restricted access to personal data based on editorial roles
  • Regular system updates and backups
  • Confidential handling of manuscripts and reviewer reports

Personal data are treated as confidential and are not accessible to unauthorized parties.

5. Peer Review Confidentiality

  • All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.
  • Reviewer identities are protected according to the journal’s double-blind peer review policy.
  • Review reports and editorial communications are not shared outside the editorial process.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

The journal does not sell, trade, or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

Limited data may be shared only when necessary:

  • With indexing and archiving services (e.g., Crossref, DOAJ) for publication metadata
  • When required by law, regulation, or legal authority
  • For technical hosting, maintenance, or preservation services under confidentiality obligations

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

The journal website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Ensure proper system functionality
  • Maintain user sessions
  • Collect anonymous usage statistics for performance improvement

Cookies do not collect sensitive personal information. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, though some website features may be affected.

8. Author and Reviewer Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data stored in the journal system
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of personal data where appropriate, subject to legal and publishing obligations

Requests should be submitted to the editorial office.

9. Data Retention

Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Manage the editorial and peer review process
  • Maintain the scholarly record
  • Fulfill legal, ethical, and archival requirements

Published article metadata remain permanently available as part of the academic record.

10. External Links

The journal website may contain links to external websites (e.g., indexing services, author profiles). The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The journal reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy as needed.
Any changes will be published on the journal website, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests related to privacy or data protection, please contact:

Editorial Office – Yemeni Journal of Life Sciences
Email: editor@yjb-ye.org
Email: managing.editor@yjb-ye.org
Email: info@yjb-ye.org