Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research
ISSN: 2791-156X
Frequency History
2025: Monthly
2024: Quarterly
2021-2023: Biannual
Privacy Statement
Issues found:
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1. No contact email given "Contact the editorial office" with no email is not actionable. DOAJ and GDPR principles both require a specific contact point for privacy requests.
2. Implied consent clause at the end "By using the JHRR journal site, you acknowledge and agree to the terms" is legally problematic. Passive browsing cannot constitute consent under modern privacy standards. This line should be removed.
3. "Guarantee" is too strong No journal or publisher can legally guarantee absolute data security. This word creates liability exposure.
⚠️ Moderate
4. No mention of right to deletion Right to access and correct is mentioned but right to request deletion is missing — standard expectation under international privacy frameworks.
5. No mention of third-party systems Consistent with your AI policy, the privacy statement should clarify that manuscript content and personal data are not shared with AI tools or third-party automated systems.
6. No mention of cookies or analytics OJS platforms collect usage analytics. This should be briefly acknowledged.
7. No policy link Should link to the full privacy policy on jhrrpolicies page.
Corrected version:
Privacy Statement Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research (JHRR)
JHRR is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all authors, reviewers, editors, and readers who interact with this journal site. This statement explains what personal information is collected, how it is used, and the rights individuals hold over their data.
Information We Collect JHRR collects personal information necessary to operate a scholarly publishing workflow. This includes names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, ORCID identifiers, manuscript files, funding declarations, conflict of interest statements, and reviewer expertise information. Limited non-identifiable usage data such as aggregated page analytics and download statistics may also be collected through standard platform functions.
How We Use Personal Information Personal information is used exclusively for journal-related purposes, including manuscript management, editorial correspondence, peer review administration, DOI registration and indexing, digital preservation, and post-publication communications such as corrections or ethics inquiries. Personal data is not used for unrelated marketing, commercial profiling, or any purpose beyond the stated publishing workflow.
Confidentiality and Third-Party Disclosure Personal information is not disclosed to any third party without the individual's explicit consent, except where required by law or where disclosure is necessary to fulfill a publishing obligation such as DOI registration or indexing. Access to personal data is limited strictly to journal staff and individuals directly involved in the publication process. Manuscript content and author or reviewer personal data are not uploaded to, shared with, or processed by generative AI tools, large language models, or third-party automated systems.
Data Security JHRR applies reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss. The journal's digital platforms are maintained and monitored to safeguard the integrity of the data held.
Your Rights Individuals may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data by writing to editor@jhrlmc.com. Published content and core publication metadata form part of the permanent scholarly record and cannot generally be deleted, but all other personal data requests will be handled promptly and transparently.
Data Retention Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law or archival obligations. Retention practices are reviewed periodically.
Cookies and Analytics The JHRR website may use cookies and aggregated analytics tools to monitor site performance and usage patterns. No personally identifiable information is collected through these mechanisms.
Updates to This Statement This privacy statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practice or applicable requirements. Users are encouraged to review it regularly. The current version is always available on the journal website.
Contact For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, contact the JHRR editorial office at editor@jhrlmc.com. All privacy matters are handled promptly and confidentially.
