Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us
Last updated: February 2026
Introduction
Biomedicasphere ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, authors, reviewers, and visitors.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and submit manuscripts to our journal. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you interact with Biomedicasphere, we may collect:
- Author Information: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, ORCID identifier, and biographical information
- Manuscript Data: Submitted articles, cover letters, and supplementary materials
- Reviewer Information: Contact details and expertise areas for peer review purposes
- Contact Form Submissions: Name, email, and message content when you reach out to us
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address and geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Device information (desktop/mobile)
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Publishing
- Process manuscript submissions
- Manage peer review process
- Publish author information with articles
- Issue DOIs and maintain article metadata
Communication
- Send submission status updates
- Respond to inquiries
- Share important journal announcements
- Notify about new issues (with consent)
Analytics
- Track article views and downloads
- Analyze website usage patterns
- Improve user experience
- Generate aggregated statistics
Security
- Prevent fraudulent submissions
- Detect plagiarism
- Maintain journal integrity
- Protect against abuse
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Request a copy of your personal data
Update inaccurate information
Request removal of unpublished data
Receive your data in a portable format
Unsubscribe from communications
Object to certain processing activities
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Track article views and downloads (anonymized)
- Analyze website traffic patterns
- Improve website functionality
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
SSL Encryption
Secure data transmission
Access Controls
Limited data access
Secure Hosting
Protected servers
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes described in this policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Maintain the scholarly record
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Published articles are retained permanently as part of the academic record.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email:
editor@hikmahplus.com
Address:
HikmahPlus Publishing
Jakarta, Indonesia
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.