Data Protection and Privacy Policy
Last updated 1/4/2025
1. Introduction
The Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan (Infect Dis J Pak) is dedicated to ensuring the privacy and security of personal data for its authors, reviewers, editors, and users. This Data Protection and Privacy Policy describes the guidelines and procedures we follow in handling, processing, and safeguarding personal information.
2. Scope
This policy covers all personal data that Infect Dis J Pak gathers, handles, or stores during its activities. It includes information collected through the journal’s website, manuscript submission system, and any other platforms linked to its publishing operations.
3. Information Collected
The Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan (Infect Dis J Pak) may gather and handle the following kinds of personal data:
- Contact information (such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for authors, reviewers, and editorial staff.
- Professional details, including affiliations, credentials, and background information.
- Details related to manuscript submissions, such as author contributions and revisions.
- Feedback and comments provided by reviewers.
- Data obtained through website analytics, including IP addresses and user browsing patterns.
4. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal information is gathered and used for the following reasons:
- Overseeing the submission of manuscripts and the peer-review system.
- Corresponding with authors, reviewers, and editorial staff.
- Keeping an organized record of contributors along with their professional details.
- Enhancing the performance and usability of the journal’s website.
- Meeting legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Data Security Measures
The Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan (Infect Dis J Pak) employs suitable technical and organizational safeguards to protect the security and privacy of personal data. Only authorized staff members have access to personal information, and all data is stored securely with frequent updates to security measures.
6. Data Sharing
The Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan (Infect Dis J Pak) employs effective technical and organizational safeguards to protect the security and privacy of personal data. Only authorized personnel have access to personal information, and all data is stored securely with frequent updates to security measures.
7. Data Retention
Personal data will be kept only for the duration needed to achieve the purposes stated in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. Authors, reviewers, and editors can ask for their personal information to be deleted once the publication process is finished.
8. Consent
When individuals submit manuscripts, take part in peer review, or access the Infect Dis J Pak website, they agree to the gathering and handling of their personal information as described in this policy.
9. Changes to the Policy
The Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan (Infect Dis J Pak) retains the authority to modify or revise this Data Protection and Privacy Policy as needed. Users will be informed of any major updates, and the latest version will be posted on the journal’s website.
10. Contact Information
For questions or concerns related to data protection and privacy, please contact us at
