Privacy Statement

The Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists is committed to protecting the personal information of our authors, reviewers, and members. The data collected from registered and non-registered users of this journal fall within the scope of the standard functioning of peer-reviewed journals.

1. Information Collected

Information required to facilitate communication and peer review is collected, including names, institutional affiliations, and contact details (email addresses). This information is necessary for the processing and publication of manuscripts.

2. Use of Personal Data

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party. However, please note that for published articles, author names and affiliations are part of the public record to ensure academic accountability.

3. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption (SSL) and secure server configurations to ensure that your personal data and unpublished manuscripts remain confidential throughout the editorial process.