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In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our Privacy policy provides the following details:
A. Information we collect;
B. How we use this information and why we store and retain it;
C. Instructions on how you can request that your information be updated, corrected or deleted.
Under the General Data Protection Regulation 2018, you have the following rights:
A. Right to know - You are entitled to be informed about the personal data we collect.
B. Access - You have the right to access the information we hold about you. This is known as a subject access request and must be made using the contact information listed below.
C. Right to correction - If you believe that we hold incorrect or incomplete information about you, please contact editorial.auo@asmepress.com to update the data as necessary.
D. Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) - Please refer to the “Right to Erasure” section for further details.
E. Data portability - You can request your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
F. Right to limit processing - You have the right to request that we cease contact by any or all means of communication or for any specific purpose.
G. Right to object - You have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority (Data Commissioner's Office) if you believe your data is being processed unlawfully.
As the operator of the Annals of Urologic Oncology (AUO) website, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we process the personal data we collect from you or you provide to us. Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding handling your personal data.
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016, the designated person for Data Protection is Asian Medical Press Ltd.
We adhere to the following principles to protect your privacy and comply with the GDPR:
A. We do not collect unnecessary information.
B. Your data is used solely for the purposes specified.
C. We will not retain your data longer than necessary.
D. We do not share your data with third parties without your consent.
E. We use appropriate technical measures to ensure that your data is stored securely.
Why do we collect Personal Data?
We collect personal data to provide you with reliable and efficient services, to facilitate to publication process of the AUO Journal and to fulfill our contractual obligations. We also collect data to keep you abreast of all relevant developments regarding the AUO Journal.
We use cookies to gather non-identifying information about how visitors use our website (e.g., which pages are visited most frequently). This aggregated, anonymous data helps us compile reports to improve our website. These cookies do not track your activity on other websites.
Other third party data sources
If we collect information from third parties, we will either ask for your consent in advance or otherwise inform you about the collection and its purpose.
Data storage
Your data is securely stored in our cloud-based database. We ensure that all necessary data protection protocols are in place to safeguard your information.
Sensitive data
We do not store any sensitive personal data (as defined in the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 Article 9), unless you voluntarily provide such data during the application or screening process. In such cases, it will only be stored with your explicit consent.
Right of erasure
If you exercise your right to erasure, we will retain only the information required by law (such as employment contract data or financial payments) for the legally mandated period. Additionally, we may also retain your minimum contact details to prevent inadvertent future contact.
Data processing
At AUO, we implement robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification or destruction of data.
Data processing is carried out using computer and/or information technology tools, following strict organizational procedures and patterns relevant to the stated purposes. In certain cases, your data may be accessed by authorized personnel(administrative, legal, system administration) or external parties designated by the owner as data processors if necessary (e.g., third party technical service providers, mail operators, hosting providers, IT companies, communication agencies). A current list of these parties can be requested from the Data Controller at any time.
Data retention period
The data is retained for as long as is necessary to provide the services you have requested or for the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request the Data Controller to suspend or delete your data at any time. For further information, please contact editorial.auo@asmepress.com.
User's rights
At any time, you have the right to know whether your personal data is stored, consult the Data Controller to verify its content and origin, request its supplementation, correction, deletion or conversion to an anonymized format, or to object to its processing on all legitimate grounds. Please direct all requests to the Data Controller using the contact details provided above.
Right to lodge a complaint
Under Article 77 of GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority. In Ireland, the relevant regulator is the Office of the Data Commissioner.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page, with the date of the last modification indicated at the bottom. We recommend that you review this page frequently. If you do not agree to any change in the policy, you should cease using our services and may request the Data Controller to delete your personal data. Unless otherwise stated, the current privacy Policy applies to all personal data held by the Data Controller about you.