Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement

The Journal of Clinical Psychology and Ethics (JCPE) is deeply committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of our authors, reviewers, and readers. As a dedicated open-access, peer-reviewed journal, JCPE adheres to the highest standards of ethical practice in handling personal data, in compliance with global privacy regulations and industry best practices.

Data Collection and Use JCPE collects personal information, such as names, email addresses, affiliations, and contact details, solely for managing manuscript submissions, peer review, and communication regarding journal processes. This information is used exclusively to facilitate the editorial workflow and communicate with our community regarding published research.

Data Security JCPE employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data. We utilize secure systems for storage and transmission, with access restricted to authorized personnel only. Data is processed and stored in compliance with applicable laws to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Confidentiality of Peer Review To maintain the integrity of our review process, all submissions are handled with strict confidentiality. Reviewers are required to treat manuscripts as confidential and refrain from sharing or discussing them. Author identities are protected during the review process to mitigate potential conflicts of interest.

Third-Party Access JCPE does not share personal data with third parties, except where necessary for the peer review process or as required by law. Third-party service providers with access to personal data are bound by confidentiality agreements and are restricted to specific journal-related tasks.

Data Retention Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for journal management and legal compliance. Authors and reviewers may request updates to or deletion of their information by contacting the editorial office.

Rights of Individuals In accordance with data protection regulations, you have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights or for any questions, please contact the JCPE editorial office.

Changes to this Privacy Statement JCPE reserves the right to update this statement. Changes will be posted on the journal’s website, and the revised statement will apply to data collected after the date of publication. By engaging with JCPE, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal data as outlined here.