This Cookie Policy explains how the Journal of Aesthetic Surgery uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

By using this website, users may consent to the use of non-essential cookies as described in this policy. Essential cookies required for website operation do not require prior consent.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on a user’s device when visiting a website. They allow the website to recognize the device, store preferences, enable secure login sessions, and improve performance.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

• Essential Cookies: Processed under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
• Analytics and Optional Cookies: Processed under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (user consent).

Users may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

3. Categories of Cookies Used

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the journal platform, including secure login, session management, editorial workflow, and manuscript submission.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect aggregated and anonymized information about website usage. Where implemented, services such as Google Analytics may be used.

Analytics cookies are activated only upon user consent.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies store user preferences such as language selection or display settings.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Certain third-party services integrated into the website may set cookies and are governed by their own privacy policies.

5. Cookie Retention Period

• Session cookies: deleted when the browser is closed.
• Analytics cookies: retained in accordance with provider settings.
• Consent records: retained for compliance documentation purposes.

6. Managing and Withdrawing Consent

Users can manage cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner or via browser settings.

7. International Data Transfers

Where applicable, international data transfers are safeguarded in accordance with Chapter V of the GDPR.

8. Data Subject Rights

• Access personal data
• Request rectification or erasure
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

9. Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Contact

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or data protection matters, please contact the editorial office via the Contact page.