The Global Journal of Dental Speciality (GJDS) respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information submitted through our website and manuscript management system.

We collect personal information including names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, contact details, ORCID iDs (where provided), manuscript files, reviewer reports, editorial correspondence, IP addresses, browser information, and cookies. This information is collected solely for manuscript submission, peer review, editorial decision-making, publication, communication with users, website administration, indexing, archiving, and improving our journal services.

Author information included in accepted manuscripts, such as names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, and corresponding author contact details, may be published as part of the permanent scholarly record. Reviewer identities and review reports remain confidential unless the journal explicitly adopts an open peer-review model.

The journal uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze website traffic, and enhance the user experience. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although certain website features may not function properly.

The Global Journal of Dental Speciality does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. Personal information may be disclosed only to editors, reviewers, publishing partners, indexing services, or legal authorities where required by law or publication ethics.

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or internet storage can guarantee absolute security.

Personal information and manuscript records are retained as long as necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record, fulfill editorial responsibilities, comply with legal obligations, and preserve journal archives.

Our website may contain links to external websites. The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, and users are encouraged to review their respective privacy policies.

Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information where permitted by applicable law by contacting the Editorial Office. The journal reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time, and revised versions will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.