Privacy Statement

 

The Journal of Applied Therapeutics (JAT) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users of its website and submission system.

Collection and Use of Information

The names and email addresses entered on this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal, including:

  • manuscript submission and processing
  • peer review coordination
  • editorial communication
  • publication-related notifications

Such information will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Data Storage and Security

User data is stored within the journal’s online submission system and is accessible only to authorised editorial personnel.

Appropriate measures are taken to protect against:

  • unauthorised access
  • data misuse
  • data loss

Confidentiality

All manuscripts and associated data are treated as confidential documents.

  • Editors and reviewers are required to maintain confidentiality
  • Personal and identifying information is not disclosed outside the editorial process

Third-Party Access

The journal does not sell, share, or distribute user data to third parties, except where required:

  • by law
  • for technical operation of the platform (e.g., hosting services)

Cookies and Technical Data

The journal website may use cookies and standard web analytics to ensure proper system functionality and improve user experience.

No personally identifiable information is collected for marketing purposes.

User Rights

Users may request:

  • correction of their personal information
  • removal of their data from the system (subject to editorial record requirements)

Requests may be made by contacting the journal.

Contact

For privacy-related concerns:

Email: journal@appliedtherapeutics.in

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This aligns with OJS default behaviour and is DOAJ-safe baseline language.

7B. ARCHIVING & PRESERVATION POLICY — (Honest, safe version)

Archiving & Preservation Policy

The Journal of Applied Therapeutics (JAT) is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published content.

Digital Preservation

All published articles are stored and maintained on secure servers managed through the journal’s hosting infrastructure.

The journal ensures:

  • regular system backups
  • data redundancy at the hosting level
  • controlled access to publication records

Platform-Based Preservation

JAT is hosted on the Open Journal Systems platform, which supports standard archiving practices and interoperability protocols.

Future Archiving Plans

The journal intends to progressively integrate with recognised digital preservation services such as:

  • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)
  • CLOCKSS
  • institutional repositories

Content Permanence

Once published, articles:

  • remain permanently accessible
  • are not removed except in cases of retraction or legal requirement

Any corrections or retractions are clearly indicated and linked to the original publication.