Collection of Personal Information

The Global Journal of Dental Specialty (GJDS) respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors. Personal information collected through the journal's website is used solely for editorial, peer-review, publication, and administrative purposes. The journal collects only the information necessary to manage its publishing activities and is committed to protecting all personal data in accordance with internationally accepted publishing standards.

The journal may collect:

• Full name and institutional affiliation.

• Email address and contact information.

• ORCID iD and professional details.

• Manuscript submission and peer-review records.

• User account information required for journal administration.

Use of Personal Information

Personal information is used exclusively to facilitate the editorial and publication process and will not be sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties for commercial purposes.

The journal uses personal information to:

• Process manuscript submissions.

• Manage the peer-review process.

• Communicate editorial decisions and publication updates.

• Publish author and article metadata.

• Register DOIs and support indexing and archiving services.

• Provide technical and administrative support.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

The Editorial Office maintains strict confidentiality of all personal information and unpublished manuscripts. Appropriate administrative and technical safeguards are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or misuse. Access to personal information is limited to authorized editorial personnel directly involved in the publication process.

Third-Party Services

Where necessary, limited information may be shared with trusted publishing partners, including DOI registration agencies, indexing databases, and digital archiving services, solely for publication, indexing, preservation, and scholarly communication purposes. Such information is shared only to the extent necessary to provide these services.

Policy Updates

The journal reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, publishing standards, or operational practices. The most recent version of this policy will always be available on the journal's website. Continued use of the journal's website and services constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.