Revista Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde (RESS)
Epidemiology and Health Services Journal
Last updated: February 2026

1. Introduction

The Revista Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde (RESS), a scientific publication of the Brazilian Ministry of Health, under the Secretariat of Health Surveillance and Environment (SVSA), is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its users, in compliance with Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD – Law No. 13,709/2018) and other applicable regulations.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect the personal information of visitors to this website.

2. Data collected

2.1 Browsing data (collected automatically)

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Date and time of access
• Referring URL (source page)

2.2 Voluntarily provided data

• Name and email address (when contacting us)
• Search queries made on the website

2.3 Cookies

We use strictly necessary cookies for website functionality and analytical cookies to understand how visitors use the site. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies for commercial purposes.

3. Purpose of data processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Website operation: ensuring proper navigation and content display.
• Usage analysis: understanding access patterns to improve user experience and site performance.
• Communication: responding to requests and inquiries from users.
• Publication metrics: counting article views and citations (anonymized/aggregated data).
• Legal compliance: meeting public transparency and access to information requirements.

4. Legal basis

The processing of personal data on this website is based on the following legal grounds under the LGPD:

• Legitimate interest (art. 7, IX): for usage metrics analysis and site improvement.
• Legal obligation (art. 7, II): to meet transparency requirements for public institutions.
• Consent (art. 7, I): when applicable, for sending communications.

5. Data sharing

Collected data is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

We may share data in the following situations:

• With the SciELO platform, for scientific publication indexing and metrics purposes.
• With service providers that assist in website operation (hosting, analytics), under contractual confidentiality obligations.
• When required by law, court order, or determination by a competent authority.

6. Storage and security

Data is stored on secure servers protected by appropriate technical and administrative measures, including:

• Data encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS).
• Restricted access controls.
• Periodic monitoring and system updates.

Data is retained for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

7. Data subject rights

In accordance with the LGPD, you have the following rights:

• Confirmation of the existence of data processing.
• Access to your processed personal data.
• Correction of incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data.
• Anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary or excessive data.
• Information about with whom your data is shared.
• Withdrawal of consent, when processing is based on this legal ground.

To exercise your rights, please contact us through the channels indicated in section 9.

8. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website practices or applicable legislation. The last update date will always be indicated at the top of this page.

9. Contact

For questions, requests, or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Revista Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde (RESS)
Secretariat of Health Surveillance and Environment – Ministry of Health
SRTVN, Quadra 701, Via W5 Norte, Lote D, Edifício PO 700, 6th floor
ZIP: 70719-040 – Brasília/DF, Brazil
Email: ress.svs@saude.gov.br

This policy applies exclusively to the RESS website and does not extend to third-party websites accessible through links on this site.