Privacy statment

Privacy Statement Dentistry, Oral Knowledge, and Therapeutic Education Research (Dokter Gigi):

1. Introduction

Dentistry, Oral Knowledge, and Therapeutic Education Research (Dokter Gigi) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data of all users of this journal platform, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with ethical publishing standards and applicable laws and regulations.

2. Data Collection

We collect personal information voluntarily provided during journal registration, manuscript submission, peer review, editorial processes, and official correspondence. This information may include names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, contact details, and other data necessary for the publication process.
In addition, technical information such as IP addresses, browser types, and access logs may be collected automatically to support system administration, security, and platform performance improvement.

3. Use of Data

Personal data is used solely for journal management purposes, including manuscript handling, peer review, editorial decision-making, publication, indexing, and communication related to journal activities.
We do not sell, rent, or disclose personal data to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

All personal data is stored securely using appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.
Access to personal data is restricted to authorized editorial board members and system administrators involved in the journal’s publication workflow.

5. Data Retention

Personal data related to manuscript submission, peer review, and publication will be retained as long as necessary to ensure academic record integrity, editorial transparency, and compliance with legal, ethical, and institutional requirements.

6. User Rights

Users have the right to access, update, correct, or request the deletion of their personal data, subject to applicable laws, publication ethics, and archival obligations.
Requests regarding personal data may be submitted via the journal’s official contact email.

7. Cookies

This journal website may use cookies to enhance user experience, system functionality, and security. Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.

8. Changes to This Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically. Any changes will be published on the journal website and will take effect immediately upon posting.

10. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding privacy and personal data protection, please contact:

Dentistry, Oral Knowledge, and Therapeutic Education Research (Dokter Gigi)
Email: gpijournal@gmail.com
Address: Jl. Palarik, Aie Pacah, Kec. Koto Tangah, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25176