Privacy Policy

Introduction

The African Translational & Global Health Journal (ATGHJ) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our journal website and submission system.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Name and academic titles
• Institutional affiliation
• Email address
• ORCID identifier
• Contact information
• Professional biographical information

Submission Data

• Manuscript content and metadata
• Author information
• Supplementary materials
• Correspondence related to submissions
• Review comments and decisions

Usage Information

• IP addresses
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Access timestamps
• Page views and navigation patterns

How We Use Your Information

• Manuscript Processing: To manage the peer review and publication process
• Communication: To send notifications about submission status, review requests, and journal updates
• Account Management: To maintain your user account and provide access to journal services
• Quality Improvement: To analyze and improve our services and user experience

Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Data backup and recovery procedures
• Staff training on data protection and privacy

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Editorial team members for manuscript processing
• Peer reviewers (with appropriate anonymization)
• Publishing partners for accepted manuscripts
• Technical service providers who assist in journal operations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to certain data processing
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing
• Receive your data in a portable format

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any material changes through our website or direct communication.