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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2025

Who We Are

The Journal of Health Geography and Public Health (JHGPH) is published by INSS Press (“we”, “us”). We operate this website and its submission system.

What Data We Collect

  • Account & Profile: name, affiliation, email, ORCID (if provided).
  • Manuscripts & Peer Review: submission files, metadata, and correspondence.
  • Usage Data: access logs and cookies necessary for site operation.

Why We Process Your Data

  • Editorial workflow (submission, peer review, production, publication)
  • User account management and communication
  • Site security and performance

Legal Basis

Legitimate interests in operating a scholarly journal; consent where required (e.g., newsletters).

Sharing

We share data only with service providers essential for publishing (hosting, email, indexing). We do not sell personal data.

Retention

Editorial records are retained as part of the scholarly record. Accounts can be removed upon request subject to preservation of the record.

Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and scholarly-record limits.

Cookies

We use necessary cookies for authentication and session management. See our Cookie Notice (if provided) for details.

Contact

For privacy requests, contact: jhgph@insspress.org