The Netherlands Journal of Critical Care (Neth. J. Crit. Care) respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors. We are committed to protecting personal information and handling all data responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection principles.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that is voluntarily provided when users interact with the journal, including:

• Name, institutional affiliation, and professional designation
• Email address and other contact information
• ORCID iD and other researcher identifiers
• Information provided during manuscript submission and peer review
• Correspondence between authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial office
• Account and registration information
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data

Use of Personal Information

Personal information may be used to:

• Process and manage manuscript submissions
• Conduct peer review and editorial assessment
• Communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers
• Manage user accounts and journal services
• Provide publication-related support
• Maintain the security and functionality of the journal website
• Improve journal services and website performance
• Meet applicable legal, ethical, and administrative requirements

Manuscript and Peer-Review Information

Information submitted as part of a manuscript, including author details, reviewer information, correspondence, and peer-review reports, is handled confidentially and is used only for legitimate editorial and publication purposes.

Reviewer identities and confidential review materials will not be disclosed except where disclosure is required by applicable law or consistent with the journal's stated peer-review and publication policies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

The journal does not sell, rent, or otherwise commercially distribute users' personal information. Personal information may be disclosed only when reasonably necessary to operate the journal, provide publication services, comply with legal obligations, protect the rights and security of the journal or its users, or fulfill legitimate editorial and scholarly functions.

Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse. However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain appropriate publication and editorial records, support scholarly communication, and comply with applicable legal or institutional requirements.

Cookies and Website Technologies

The journal website may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain website functionality, support user sessions, improve website performance, and understand general website usage. Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings, although certain website functions may be affected.

Third-Party Services

The journal may use trusted third-party services where necessary for website hosting, manuscript management, analytics, communication, payment processing, or other operational purposes. Such services may process information only as necessary to provide the relevant service and are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards.

Children's Privacy

The journal's services are intended primarily for researchers, healthcare professionals, authors, reviewers, and other academic users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for publication or editorial purposes.

User Rights

Where applicable under relevant data protection laws, individuals may have rights concerning their personal information, including the right to request access, correction, updating, or deletion of their personal data, subject to legitimate editorial, legal, and record-keeping requirements.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The journal may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in its practices, services, technology, or applicable requirements. Any revised policy will be published on the journal website with an updated effective date where appropriate.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact the editorial office:

Email: editor@njcconline.com

By using the journal website or submitting information to the Netherlands Journal of Critical Care, users acknowledge and accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.