Privacy Policy — Pneuma Health Journal
Introduction
Welcome to Pneuma Health Journal. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have in relation to that information when you visit our site and interact with our services. By using Pneuma Health Journal, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information to operate effectively and provide you with a better experience. The types of information we collect include:
Server Logs
When you access our site, our servers automatically log certain information about your device and visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you view, the time and date of your request, and referral URLs. We may aggregate and analyze this information to monitor site performance, detect security issues, and improve our services. These logs are retained for a limited period and are not tied to your personal identity unless required for security or legal reasons.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and personalize content. Cookies may be session-based or persistent. You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookies or delete them; however, this may affect site functionality. We use both first-party and third-party cookies, including those for analytics and performance.
Contact Forms
If you contact us through forms on the site, we collect information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and message. We use this information to respond to your inquiries and to improve our content and services. We may retain communications for record-keeping and to comply with applicable laws.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve Pneuma Health Journal and its content;
- Respond to inquiries and support requests;
- Analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance user experience and site performance;
- Protect the security and integrity of our services and prevent abuse;
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
Cookies and Third-Party Services
We use cookies and engage with third-party services to support site functionality and analytics. This section covers Cloudflare and Microsoft Clarity as examples of third-party services we may interact with:
Cloudflare
Cloudflare helps protect our site from malicious traffic and improves site performance. It may set cookies and process IP addresses and other technical data. Cloudflare’s privacy practices are described in its own policy, and we rely on Cloudflare to filter traffic before it reaches our servers. You can learn more about Cloudflare’s privacy practices at their official site.
Microsoft Clarity
Microsoft Clarity provides analytics and session replay to help us understand how visitors use the site. Clarity may collect data such as page views, clicks, scroll depth, and device information. This data is used to improve user experience and site performance. You can opt out of Clarity by adjusting browser permissions or by visiting Microsoft Clarity’s privacy settings.
Data Retention
We retain server logs and certain analytics data for approximately 30 days, unless a longer period is required for security, investigation, or legal purposes. After this period, data may be aggregated or deleted in accordance with our data management practices. Personal data you provide through contact forms may be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy and to comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights
We respect applicable privacy laws. Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
GDPR (EU readers)
- Access: You may request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
- Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Restriction: You may request limitations on processing under certain conditions.
- Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing, and you may withdraw consent where applicable.
CCPA (California residents)
- Right to know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected.
- Right to delete: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
- Right to opt-out: You may opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data, where applicable.
- Your rights under applicable California laws may be exercised by contacting us using the information below.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section. We may verify your identity before processing certain requests to protect your privacy. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not intended for or directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe we have collected personal data from a child under 16, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the end of this policy and, if required by law, provide additional notice. Your continued use of Pneuma Health Journal after the updated policy takes effect constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Contact
Editors: editors@naconbip2025.org
Pneuma Health Journal LLC, 75 Federal St Suite 410, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, US
Last updated: May 13, 2026