Privacy Statement
The Annals of Clinical Hypertension is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users, authors, reviewers, and visitors to our platform. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and professional standards.
We collect personal information only as necessary for legitimate journal operations and to provide essential services to our academic community.
Name, email address, institutional affiliation, professional credentials, and contact information for account management and communication purposes.
Author details, correspondence information, manuscript-related communications, and submission metadata for editorial processing.
Reviewer contact information, evaluation records, and communication history necessary for the peer review process.
Board member professional information, qualifications, and contact details for public display and editorial coordination.
Data Protection and Security
All personal information is protected through comprehensive security measures designed to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
- Industry-standard encryption and security protocols for data storage and transmission
- Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Data backup and recovery procedures to prevent data loss
- Secure servers with continuous monitoring and protection
Information Sharing Policy
We maintain strict confidentiality and do not sell, trade, or transfer personal information to third parties, except in specific circumstances outlined below.
- Published author information as part of article metadata and attribution
- Anonymous statistical data for research and analytics purposes
- Information required by law or legal process
- Data sharing with explicit user consent for specific purposes
- Technical service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
User Rights and Control
We respect user privacy rights and provide mechanisms for individuals to control their personal information and privacy preferences.
Request access to and copies of your personal information held by the journal.
Update and correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Request deletion of personal data, subject to editorial and legal retention requirements.
Opt-out of non-essential communications while maintaining essential editorial correspondence.
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience, understand site usage patterns, and improve our services. Users maintain control over cookie preferences through their browser settings.
- Essential cookies for basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies for usage statistics and improvements
- Preference cookies to remember user settings
- Security cookies for fraud prevention and account protection
Data Retention Policy
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for legitimate editorial purposes, legal requirements, and archival obligations. We regularly review and securely dispose of outdated information in accordance with established retention schedules.
International Data Transfers
As an international journal, data may be transferred across borders for editorial and technical purposes. All international transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards and in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
For privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact our editorial office.
Visit our Contact page for detailed contact information.
This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. Users will be notified of significant changes through our website or direct communication.