Privacy Statement

The Journal of Business Governance (JBG) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected in connection with the journal’s editorial and publishing activities.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Statement applies to all personal data collected through:

  • Manuscript submission and peer review processes

  • Editorial correspondence

  • Reviewer and editorial board registration

  • Journal website interactions

  • Email communications and announcements

By submitting information to JBG, individuals consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 From Authors

  • Full name

  • Institutional affiliation

  • Email address

  • ORCID iD (if provided)

  • Contact details

  • Biographical information

  • Funding disclosures

  • Conflict of interest statements

2.2 From Reviewers and Editors

  • Name and institutional affiliation

  • Email address

  • Areas of expertise

  • Professional background information

2.3 Website Usage Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Cookies and analytics data

This data is collected to improve user experience and ensure secure operation of the journal platform.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer review

  • Communicating editorial decisions

  • Maintaining publication records

  • Publishing author information alongside accepted articles

  • Sending journal updates and announcements (where consent is provided)

  • Ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards

JBG does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

4. Confidentiality in Peer Review

  • JBG operates a double-blind peer review system.

  • Reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors.

  • Author identities are not disclosed to reviewers.

  • All manuscripts and related communications are treated as confidential documents.

  • Personal information shared during the peer review process is used solely for editorial purposes.

5. Data Sharing

Personal information may be shared only when necessary with:

  • Editorial staff and appointed editors

  • Technical service providers supporting the journal platform

  • Indexing and archiving services (limited to published author metadata)

  • Legal authorities when required by law

Any third-party service providers are required to maintain confidentiality and data security.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill editorial and publishing functions

  • Maintain academic records

  • Comply with legal and ethical obligations

Published article metadata remains permanently accessible as part of the scholarly record.

7. Data Security

JBG takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Data loss

  • Misuse or alteration

While reasonable safeguards are implemented, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Analytics

The journal website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

  • Enhance website functionality

  • Monitor traffic and usage patterns

  • Improve user experience

Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may be limited as a result.

9. Author Information in Published Articles

For accepted manuscripts, the following information is made publicly available as part of the academic record:

  • Author names

  • Institutional affiliations

  • ORCID iD (if provided)

  • Funding acknowledgements

  • Conflict of interest disclosures

This information is essential for transparency and scholarly attribution.

10. Rights of Individuals

Individuals have the right to:

  • Request access to their personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal data where legally permissible

  • Withdraw consent for non-essential communications

Requests may be directed to the journal’s editorial office.

11. International Data Processing

As an international academic journal, JBG may process data across different jurisdictions. All data handling is conducted in accordance with applicable data protection standards and ethical publishing practices.

12. Changes to This Policy

JBG may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on the journal’s website with the updated revision date.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or concerns, please contact the editorial office of the Journal of Business Governance (JBG) via the official journal website.