Data Sharing and Privacy Policy
The Pakistan Journal of Urology (PJU) is committed to ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of all data provided by our authors, reviewers, and readers. We adhere to ethical standards and legal regulations concerning data protection and privacy in line with national and international guidelines.
Data Sharing:
We may share personal data, such as names and affiliations, for the purpose of manuscript submission, peer review, and publication. Authors' data, including research findings, may be shared through our online platform and other scholarly databases. However, all shared data will be done in compliance with consented terms and with due respect to copyright and intellectual property rights.
Privacy Protection:
We collect personal information such as names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations only when necessary for manuscript processing and communication. We ensure that this data is securely stored and accessed only by authorized personnel. Sensitive personal information such as patient data in submitted articles will remain confidential and will not be shared without explicit consent.
Data Retention:
We retain manuscript submissions and associated data for archival purposes and compliance with publishing standards. This data is kept in a secure environment to prevent unauthorized access.