Privacy Statement

The RBPS, maintained by the Health Sciences Center of the Federal University of Espírito Santo, is committed to protecting users’ personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines the collection, use, and storage of data in compliance with Federal Law No. 13,709/2018 (General Data Protection Law – LGPD).

1. Use of personal information
Data provided by users, such as names and email addresses, will be used exclusively for journal activities and services, including communication about new issues, submission calls, and responses to inquiries. RBPS does not share, sell, or disclose personal information to third parties except as required by law.

2. Who should use our website
This website is intended for individuals aged 18 and older. Children and adolescents should not use the website without parental or guardian consent.

3. Data collected and purpose of collection
RBPS collects personal data solely for purposes related to publication and scientific communication. No sensitive data (e.g., racial origin, religious beliefs, political opinions, union affiliations, health, sexual life, or biometric data) will be collected.

4. Cookies and cookie management
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience, remembering preferences and personalizing content. Cookies do not grant access to unauthorized personal information.

  • Disabling cookies: Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, but this action may affect website functionality. Instructions for disabling cookies are available for most common browsers:
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5. Data retention period
Personal data is stored only for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. After this period, data will be deleted or anonymized.

6. Legal basis for processing personal data
The processing of personal data is based on legal provisions in the LGPD, justifying its use for delivering editorial services and activities. For more information on legal grounds, users can contact RBPS.

7. User rights
Under the LGPD, users have the right to:

    • Confirm and access processed data;
    • Correct incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data;
    • Anonymize, block, or delete unnecessary or unlawfully processed data;
    • Be informed about data sharing with public and private entities;
    • Revoke consent where applicable.

To exercise these rights, users must submit a formal request, and RBPS may require additional information to confirm identity.

9. Data security
RBPS adopts technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access and security incidents. In the event of incidents, such as third-party attacks, RBPS will take measures to mitigate the impact, notifying users and the National Data Protection Authority as required by LGPD.

9. Changes to the privacy policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes to the website or editorial practices. Updates will be communicated to users.