Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement explains how Annals of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ACGH) collects, uses, and safeguards personal data submitted to or generated by this journal site. It applies to authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and registered users.

We process personal data solely for the stated purposes of scholarly publishing and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Data are not shared with third parties except as required for publishing workflows, indexing, and archiving, or when legally mandated.

Data We Collect

  • Account data: name, affiliation, country, email, role(s) in the journal.
  • Submission data: manuscript metadata, author lists, ORCID IDs, funding and conflicts disclosures.
  • Workflow data: reviewer assignments, editorial decisions, communications, and timestamps.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser information, cookies essential for session management and security.

How We Use Personal Data

Personal data are used to manage submissions and peer review, communicate editorial decisions, publish articles and associated metadata, maintain the scholarly record, ensure site security, and comply with legal, ethical, and indexing requirements.

Legal Basis

Processing is based on consent (account creation, submissions), contract (publishing services), and legitimate interests (quality assurance, research integrity, indexing, and preservation). Where required, we rely on compliance with legal obligations.

Retention and Preservation

Editorial and publication records are retained to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record. User accounts may be archived or deleted upon request, subject to preservation of published records and legal obligations.

Cookies and Analytics

This site uses essential cookies for authentication, session continuity, and security. Non-essential tracking is not employed unless explicitly disclosed and consented to.

Data Sharing and Transfers

Data may be shared with service providers strictly for publishing operations (e.g., indexing, DOI registration, archiving). We do not sell personal data. Cross-border transfers follow appropriate safeguards where applicable.

Your Rights

  • Access, rectify, or update your account information.
  • Request account deletion; published records will remain part of the scholarly record.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based.
  • Lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority where applicable.

Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical measures appropriate to the risks of processing scholarly publishing data. Users should safeguard their credentials and log out from shared devices.

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Last updated: 2025-08-14