Your Privacy Matters

Emerging Frontiers in Translational Biomedicine and Health Sciences (EFTBHS) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with our journal website. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information obtained through user registration, manuscript submission, peer review, and general website access.

1. Data Collection

We collect only the personal information necessary to manage the editorial and publishing process. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Name, institutional affiliation, and email address of users (authors, reviewers, and readers)

• ORCID ID, mailing address, and country (if provided)

• Metadata associated with manuscript submissions and peer reviews

• Website usage information collected through standard web analytics

No sensitive personal data (such as financial or medical information) is collected unless explicitly required and voluntarily provided.

2. Purpose of Data Use

All information collected is used exclusively for:

• Editorial communication and peer review management

• Publication of scholarly works and indexing metadata

• Notification of new issues or announcements (for registered readers)

• Compliance with ethical and legal publishing standards

EFTBHS does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties. Data is used strictly for journal operations and scholarly communication.

3. Data Access and Retention

Access to user data is restricted to authorized journal staff and editorial team members involved in managing submissions or user accounts.
All user information is stored securely within the journal’s database and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its original purpose or comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Security

We employ appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
Our platform is hosted in a secure environment with encrypted connections (HTTPS) and regular data backups.

5. User Rights

Users have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete their personal data at any time

• Withdraw consent to data processing (where applicable)

• Request information about how their data is used

To exercise these rights, please contact the Managing Editor at [email protected].

6. Cookies

The EFTBHS website uses cookies for user session management and analytics. Cookies do not contain personal information and may be disabled through your browser settings without affecting access to journal content.

7. Third-Party Services

The journal may use trusted third-party tools (e.g., indexing services, DOI registration agencies, analytics providers) to support dissemination and discoverability. These entities process data in compliance with applicable privacy regulations.

8. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Statement complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679), the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA 2023), and other international standards for data protection and privacy in scholarly publishing.

9. Updates

EFTBHS may revise this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or journal operations. The most current version will always be available on the journal’s website.

By using this website, registering as a user, or submitting content to the journal, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Statement.