Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy

Cancer Biome and Targeted Therapy is committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, readers, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information through our journal website and submission system. We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK-GDPR, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that your personal data may be processed following these regulations. Any legal disputes or claims arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed following the laws of the United States, and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States.

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Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Name, affiliation, and contact details (e.g., email address)
  • ORCID ID or other identifiers
  • Manuscript metadata and authorship information
  • Peer review comments and related correspondence
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How We Use the Information

Collected data is used for:

  • Editorial and peer review processes
  • Author and reviewer communications
  • Website analytics and user experience improvements
  • Compliance with indexing and archiving requirements

Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as necessary to support the scholarly record, comply with legal obligations, and ensure archival integrity.

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Your Rights

Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their data by contacting the editorial office. For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please email: submissions@cancerbiometherapy.com

Last updated: August 2025