Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine (ACAM) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data. In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable local laws, we collect, process, and safeguard personal data provided by authors, reviewers, subscribers, and visitors to our website. This disclosure outlines our practices regarding the collection, processing, and protection of personal data.

Personal data is collected to manage editorial processes, publish articles, and communicate with contributors and subscribers. Collected personal data may include:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Institutional affiliation and professional information
• Submitted manuscripts and peer review content

The personal data collected by ACAM is used for the following purposes:

• Managing manuscript submission and peer review processes
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding submissions
• Publishing accepted articles, including author details
• Sending updates, newsletters, and announcements to subscribers
• Improving our website and services
• Ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulations

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data for commercial purposes. However, personal data may be shared in the following circumstances:

• With members of our editorial board, peer reviewers, and affiliated academic institutions involved in the editorial process
• When legally required, to comply with legal obligations or respond to requests from regulatory authorities

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this disclosure or to comply with legal obligations. After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Data is stored on secure servers, and access is restricted to authorized personnel only.

Individuals have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of their personal data
• Request correction or update of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion or anonymization of data, subject to legal and contractual restrictions
• Object to the processing of their personal data in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@acamedicine.com.

We may update this disclosure periodically to reflect changes in our data protection practices. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website.

If you have any questions regarding this disclosure or your personal data, please contact us at info@acamedicine.com.