Privacy Statement
The Business and Organization Studies e-Journal is committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, readers, and website visitors. This Privacy Statement outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Names, email addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers, and other contact details provided by authors, reviewers, and users during the submission and review process or when subscribing to our mailing list.
- Submission Information: Manuscripts, reviews, cover letters, and other documents submitted during the manuscript review process.
- Usage Data: Information about how visitors interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of access.
How We Use Information
The personal information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- Publication Process: Managing the submission, review, and publication process, including communication with authors, reviewers, and editors.
- User Communication: Responding to inquiries, providing updates on manuscript status, and sending notifications about journal activities, new publications, and other relevant information.
- Website Improvement: Analyzing website usage to improve our services, enhance user experience, and monitor website performance.
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:
- With Consent: We may share personal information with third parties if we have obtained explicit consent from the individual.
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our journal and website, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights
Individuals have the following rights regarding their personal information:
- Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about them.
- Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: The right to request the deletion of personal information under certain circumstances.
- Objection: The right to object to the processing of their personal information for specific purposes.
- Restriction: The right to request the restriction of processing of their personal information under certain conditions.
- Portability: The right to request the transfer of their personal information to another organization or directly to them, under certain conditions.
To exercise these rights, individuals may contact us at john.murcia@jmc.edu.ph.
Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Statement on our website and indicating the date of the latest revision.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, please contact us at john.murcia@jmc.edu.ph.
