Privacy Statement

Information Collection and Use

Annals of Clinical Hypertension is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users. We collect personal information only as necessary for journal operations, including:

• User Registration: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and professional credentials
• Manuscript Submission: Author details, correspondence information, and manuscript-related communications
• Peer Review: Reviewer contact information and evaluation records
• Editorial Board: Board member professional information for public display

Data Protection and Security

All personal information is:

• Stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security protocols
• Accessed only by authorized personnel for legitimate journal operations
• Protected against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure
• Retained only as long as necessary for editorial and archival purposes

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer personal information to third parties, except:

• Published author information as part of article metadata
• Anonymous statistical data for research and analytics
• When required by law or legal process
• With explicit user consent for specific purposes

User Rights

Users have the right to:

• Access and update their personal information
• Request deletion of their data (subject to editorial and legal requirements)
• Opt-out of non-essential communications
• Contact us regarding privacy concerns

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Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact our editorial office at the information provided on our Contact page.

Last Updated: September 2025