Privacy Statement 

The ARC AI Clinical Journal is published under ARC Publishing and is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected through the journal’s website and submission system.

1. Use of Personal Information

The names, email addresses, affiliations, and other contact details entered on this journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal. Such information will not be made available for any unrelated purpose or shared with third parties without consent, except as required for legitimate publishing processes.

2. Data Collection and Use

Personal information is collected only when voluntarily provided, such as during registration, manuscript submission, peer review participation, or subscription to journal updates.

This information is used solely for:

  • Editorial correspondence and communication

  • Peer review and manuscript evaluation

  • Publication and production processes

  • Indexing, archiving, and abstracting requirements

  • Notifications related to journal updates and announcements

3. Data Storage and Security

All personal data is stored securely within the journal’s online system and protected against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or misuse. Access to user information is restricted to authorized editorial and administrative personnel strictly for managing journal operations and publication workflows.

4. Cookies

The journal website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect basic usage statistics for system functionality and analytics. Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings at any time.

5. User Rights

Registered users have the right to:

  • Access, review, and update their personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of their account or personal data, subject to publishing record requirements

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests regarding personal data may be submitted to the journal’s Managing Editor through the official contact email provided on the website.

6. Policy Updates

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technological developments, or ARC Publishing policies. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

The ARC AI Clinical Journal, under ARC Publishing, is dedicated to ensuring confidentiality, transparency, and responsible handling of personal information in all aspects of its scholarly publishing activities.