Privacy Statement

At Tinubdan, a multidisciplinary research journal of UM Panabo College, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our contributors, reviewers, readers, and all parties involved in our publication process. This Privacy Statement outlines our practices for collecting, using, securing, and sharing information in compliance with applicable privacy laws and academic standards.

Collection of Personal Information

Tinubdan collects personal information necessary for the submission, peer review, editorial, and publication processes. This information may include names, affiliations, email addresses, and areas of expertise. We may also collect data through direct communications, website interactions, and other forms of engagement relevant to our publishing activities.

Use of Personal Information

The personal information collected is primarily used to facilitate the manuscript submission process, communicate with authors and reviewers, manage article reviews, and disseminate published content. Additionally, we use this information for internal purposes, such as improving our journal operations and offering relevant academic content to our community.

Protection of Personal Information

Tinubdan employs appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect. Access to personal information is restricted to individuals who require it to perform their job functions related to the publishing process, and who are committed to maintaining confidentiality.

Sharing of Personal Information

Tinubdan does not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties. Any sharing of personal information is done with the explicit consent of the individual or as required by law. When necessary, personal information may be shared with service providers bound by confidentiality agreements to support the journal's operations, such as web hosting or data analysis services.

Retention of Personal Information

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. We take measures to dispose of or anonymize personal information that is no longer needed for our publishing activities.

Rights of Individuals

Individuals have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of their personal information held by Tinubdan. Requests can be made by contacting the editorial office, and we will respond in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Changes to the Privacy Statement

Tinubdan reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or directly to individuals affected by the changes.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement or our handling of personal information, please contact the publisher at:

Email: iees@umindanao.edu.ph

Phone: (082) 305-0640 local 174

Address: Institute of Economy and Enterprise Studies, Room H1C, DPT Building, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

We value the trust you place in Tinubdan and are dedicated to protecting your privacy as we work together to advance academic discourse and knowledge sharing.