Privacy Statement
The IOASD Journal of Business and Management Studies respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website users. The journal is committed to protecting personal information collected through its website and editorial management system and to handling such information responsibly, securely, and only for legitimate publishing and administrative purposes.
This Privacy Statement explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected by the journal.
Information We Collect
The journal may collect personal information that users voluntarily provide when interacting with the journal's website or editorial system, including:
· Full name;
· Institutional affiliation;
· Email address;
· ORCID iD (where provided);
· Country or region;
· Contact information;
· User account information; and
· Information submitted during manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, or correspondence.
Technical information, such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and website usage data, may also be collected automatically to improve website functionality and security.
Use of Personal Information
Personal information is collected and processed solely for purposes related to the operation and administration of the journal.
This may include:
· Managing manuscript submissions and editorial workflows.
· Facilitating peer review and editorial communication.
· Publishing accepted articles.
· Maintaining user accounts.
· Responding to enquiries and requests.
· Improving journal services and website functionality.
· Maintaining the integrity and security of the journal's publishing system.
The journal does not use personal information for unrelated commercial purposes.
Confidentiality
Personal information provided to the journal is treated as confidential and is accessible only to individuals who require such information to perform legitimate editorial, publishing, or administrative responsibilities.
Information obtained during manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial processing is handled with appropriate confidentiality and is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals.
Information Sharing
The journal does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
Personal information may be shared only where necessary for legitimate publishing purposes, including with:
· Editors and Editorial Board members;
· Assigned reviewers;
· Publishing service providers supporting journal operations;
· Indexing, abstracting, and archiving services, where publication metadata is required; or
· Legal or regulatory authorities where disclosure is required by applicable law.
Only the minimum information necessary for the relevant purpose will be shared.
Data Security
The journal takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.
While reasonable efforts are made to safeguard information, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Cookies
The journal's website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, maintain user sessions, analyze website usage, and enhance the user experience.
Users may configure their web browsers to refuse or delete cookies; however, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Retention of Information
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to support the journal's editorial, publishing, administrative, legal, or archival responsibilities.
Published article metadata may remain permanently available as part of the scholarly record.
User Rights
Users may request access to their personal information and may request correction or updating of inaccurate information by contacting the Editorial Office.
Requests will be considered in accordance with applicable legal and operational requirements.
External Websites
The journal's website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.
The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
Changes to this Privacy Statement
The journal reserves the right to revise or update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or technological developments.
The most recent version published on the journal's website shall remain the official version.
Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Statement or the handling of personal information may be directed to the Editorial Office using the contact information provided on the journal's website.
Related Policies
This Privacy Statement should be read together with the journal's:
Commitment to Privacy
The IOASD Journal of Business and Management Studies is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with the journal. By handling personal information responsibly and maintaining appropriate safeguards, the journal seeks to support a secure, transparent, and trustworthy scholarly publishing environment.
