Privacy Statement

Investigación en Educación Médica is committed to ensuring the privacy and protection of the personal data of its authors, reviewers, and readers, acting at all times under the principles of transparency and accountability.

The processing of personal data collected through this platform is carried out in strict adherence to the institutional guidelines of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). For detailed information regarding the treatment of your information, its purposes, and the applicable legal mechanisms, we invite you to consult the Integral Privacy Notice of the Faculty of Medicine at UNAM.

Investigación en Educación Médica also strictly adheres to the Guidelines for the Protection of Personal Data held by the National Autonomous University of Mexico. The names and email addresses entered in this publication will be used solely for the purposes established herein and will not be shared with third parties for any other purposes.

1. Purpose of processing: The names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and other data entered on this platform will be used exclusively for the academic and editorial purposes of the journal (management of submissions, peer review process, publication, and communication of results). This information will not be shared with third parties nor used for purposes unrelated to editorial management.

2. Data retention policy: Personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of the editorial process and to maintain a historical record of scientific production. In the event that an author requests the deletion of their account or data, the journal will proceed in accordance with university regulations, provided that such deletion does not contravene the integrity of the historical archive of published articles.

3. Use of cookies: This website uses technical cookies necessary for the operation of the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. These cookies enable the system to remember language preferences and maintain user sessions. Cookies are not used for tracking behavior for commercial or advertising purposes. By navigating this site, you accept the use of these essential cookies.

4. ARCO rights: At any time, individuals whose personal data is processed may exercise their rights of Access, Rectification, Cancellation, and Opposition (ARCO rights) regarding their personal information. To exercise these rights or to resolve any questions related to the processing of their data, they may contact the editorial team at: riem@unam.mx

5. Updates: This declaration may be updated to comply with changes in UNAM's institutional regulations or in current legislation regarding data protection. Any modifications will be notified through this portal. Last updated: June 1, 2026.