Who We Are
The website for the European Journal of Musculoskeletal Diseases (EJMD) is operated by LAB Publishers.
Website address:
https://www.labpublishers.com/ejmd
LAB Publishers
LAB Srl
Via Cavallotti 65
44021 Codigoro (FE), Italy
General contact email:
info@lab-publishers.com
Journal contact email:
ejmd@lab-publishers.com
Personal Data We Collect
We may collect personal data when users:
- contact the journal or publisher by email;
- submit manuscripts or peer-review reports;
- register on the website (if applicable);
- leave comments on the website;
- subscribe to newsletters or communications;
- interact with website forms or services.
The information collected may include:
- name and surname;
- institutional affiliation;
- email address;
- postal address;
- telephone number;
- IP address and browser information;
- billing information where applicable.
Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:
- management of manuscript submissions and peer review;
- editorial and publishing activities;
- communication with authors, reviewers, and readers;
- administration of subscriptions or newsletters;
- website security and technical maintenance;
- compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
Personal data are processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Manuscript Submission and Peer Review
Personal information provided during manuscript submission and peer review is used exclusively for editorial and publication-related purposes.
Reviewer identities are handled according to the journal’s peer-review policy. The journal operates a double-blind peer-review system in which reviewer and author identities are concealed during the review process.
Submitted materials and associated correspondence are treated confidentially.
Cookies
The website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, security, and user experience.
Cookies may include:
- essential website functionality cookies;
- login and session cookies;
- analytics or performance cookies;
- spam detection or security-related cookies.
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website functions may not operate correctly if cookies are disabled.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
Articles or pages on this website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or external documents). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor had visited the external website directly.
Third-party services may collect data, use cookies, or monitor interactions according to their own privacy policies.
Data Sharing
Personal data are not sold or distributed for commercial purposes.
Data may be shared only where necessary with:
- editorial staff and journal management;
- technical service providers supporting the website or publishing platform;
- DOI registration agencies;
- indexing and archiving services;
- legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.
All processing is carried out in accordance with appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
Data Retention
Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary for editorial, legal, administrative, or archival purposes.
Published scholarly records may be retained permanently as part of the scientific record.
Data Security
LAB Publishers adopts appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection legislation, users may have the right to:
- request access to their personal data;
- request correction of inaccurate data;
- request deletion of personal data where applicable;
- request restriction of processing;
- object to processing;
- request data portability;
- lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
Requests regarding personal data may be sent to:
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updated versions will be posted on this website.
Last updated: 01 May, 2026