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§ 1 Who We Are

JMMBS (Journal of Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Science) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal operated by the JMMBS Editorial Office. This website ("Site") is published at jmmbs.org.

Contact: info@jmmbs.org — for all privacy-related enquiries.

§ 2 Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum data needed to operate the Site and respond to journal communications:

  • Contact messages: name, email, affiliation (if provided), and the content of your message.
  • Submission-related communication: author contact details and manuscript files sent to the journal.
  • Technical data: basic server logs (IP address, device/browser type, pages requested, date/time) for security and performance monitoring.

§ 3 How We Use Information

  • To reply to enquiries and support editorial communication.
  • To process submissions and manage peer review where applicable.
  • To maintain Site security, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • To improve usability using aggregate or anonymous insights only, where available.

§ 4 Cookies & Analytics

We may use essential cookies required for basic website operation. If analytics are enabled, they are used to understand general traffic patterns only — not to identify you personally. No personal profiles are built from browsing data.

You can control cookies at any time using your browser settings.

§ 5 Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share limited information only when necessary for journal operations or legal compliance:

  • With service providers (e.g., website hosting, email delivery) strictly to operate the Site — under confidentiality obligations.
  • When required by law, legal process, or to protect the safety and integrity of the journal and users.

§ 6 Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for editorial communication, submission handling, compliance, and recordkeeping. Manuscripts and related correspondence may be retained as part of the permanent scholarly record and journal operations.

§ 7 Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we aim to minimise risk through appropriate controls and practices.

§ 8 Your Choices & Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held by us.

To make a request, email info@jmmbs.org with the subject line: "Privacy Request".

Some editorial records may need to be retained for integrity, compliance, or dispute resolution purposes even following a deletion request.

§ 9 Children's Privacy

This Site is intended for professional and academic audiences and is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

§ 10 International Visitors

If you access the Site from outside the country where the Site is hosted, your information may be processed in that hosting jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to such processing as described in this policy.

§ 11 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last updated" date shown at the top of this page will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of the Site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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