Commitment to Privacy

The International Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and Research (IJCAR) respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and readers. This Privacy Statement describes how personal information is collected, stored, used, and protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679), COPE ethical principles, and other international data protection standards.

“Your personal information remains secure and confidential — used only for legitimate academic and publishing purposes.”

Scope of this Policy

This policy applies to all users of the IJCAR website, including:

Authors submitting manuscripts.
Peer reviewers and editors participating in the review process.
Visitors registering for notifications or accessing journal content.

Information We Collect

IJCAR collects only the data necessary to operate and improve its scholarly publishing activities, such as:

Name, email address, and institutional affiliation (for correspondence and authorship identification).
Contact details for reviewers and editors involved in peer review.
Technical data such as IP addresses and browser types for website analytics and security.

How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Data Used	Legal Basis
Manuscript Submission and Peer Review	Author and reviewer names, emails, affiliations	Performance of a contract / legitimate interest
Publication and Metadata Indexing	Author names, ORCID IDs, article metadata	Public interest / consent
Communication	Email and correspondence records	Consent / legitimate editorial interest
Website Analytics	Cookies, IP logs, usage statistics	Legitimate interest (improving services)

Cookies and Tracking

The IJCAR website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather anonymous analytics. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings. No advertising or third-party tracking cookies are employed.

Data Retention Policy

Personal data related to submissions or reviews are retained only as long as necessary for editorial and archival purposes. Correspondence and reviewer data are deleted upon request or after five years of inactivity.

Data Security Measures

Secure SSL encryption across the journal website.
Restricted administrative access with multi-factor authentication.
Regular data backup and system integrity checks.
Strict access controls for editors and IT staff.

Third-Party Data Sharing

IJCAR does not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Information may only be shared with third parties under the following conditions:

For DOI registration through CrossRef.
For indexing in databases such as DOAJ or Google Scholar.
When required by law or with the user’s explicit consent.

User Rights Under GDPR

As per GDPR, users have the right to:

Access their personal data stored by IJCAR.
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Request data portability in machine-readable format.
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Note: To exercise these rights, please contact the editorial office at [email protected].

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for IJCAR’s operations is:
IJCAR Publications
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.anesthesiaresjournal.com

Children’s Privacy

IJCAR content is intended for a professional audience. We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from minors under the age of 16.

Policy Updates

IJCAR may periodically update this Privacy Statement to reflect evolving legal and technological standards. The “last updated” date will appear at the bottom of this page, and continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

Questions about this Privacy Statement can be directed to:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.anesthesiaresjournal.com