Privacy Statement

International Journal of Business Governance and Management (IJBGM)

Introduction
The International Journal of Business Governance and Management (IJBGM) respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers and website visitors.

This Privacy Statement explains how the journal collects, uses, stores and protects personal information provided through its website and online submission system.

Information We Collect
When individuals register, submit manuscripts or participate in the journal's editorial process, the journal may collect the following information:

  • Name and institutional affiliation.
  • Email address and contact details.
  • Professional information and ORCID iD, where provided.
  • Manuscript details and submitted files.
  • Reviewer comments and editorial correspondence.
  • Account and submission information recorded through the OJS platform.

Website visitors may also generate basic technical information through normal website access and server logs.

How We Use Personal Information
The information collected is used only for legitimate journal-related activities, including:

  • Managing author and reviewer accounts.
  • Receiving and processing manuscript submissions.
  • Coordinating peer review and editorial decisions.
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers and editors.
  • Publishing accepted articles and displaying relevant author information.
  • Maintaining journal records and improving website operations.
  • Addressing publication ethics and editorial matters.

The journal does not use personal information for unrelated commercial purposes.

Confidentiality of Manuscripts and Reviews
Manuscripts, reviewer reports and editorial communications are treated as confidential.
Under the journal's double-blind peer-review process, author and reviewer identities are kept confidential from each other during review.

Personal information and unpublished manuscript content will not be shared with unauthorised individuals, except where disclosure is necessary for legitimate editorial, legal or ethical purposes.

Sharing of Information
The journal does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared where necessary with authorised individuals or service providers involved in the journal's publishing operations, including:

  • Editors and reviewers involved in manuscript evaluation.
  • Technical service providers supporting the journal website and OJS platform.
  • DOI registration or other scholarly publishing services, where applicable.
  • Relevant institutions or authorities when required to address research misconduct, legal obligations or publication ethics concerns.

Only information necessary for the relevant purpose should be shared.

Storage and Security
The journal takes reasonable measures to protect personal information and editorial records against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or loss.

Information is maintained through the journal's OJS platform and associated hosting infrastructure. Access to editorial and account information is limited to authorised users according to their responsibilities.

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention
Personal information and manuscript records may be retained for as long as necessary to manage journal operations, maintain publication records, address ethical concerns and comply with applicable legal or institutional requirements.

Published articles and their associated bibliographic information may remain permanently accessible as part of the scholarly record.

User Rights and Account Information
Authors, reviewers and registered users may contact the journal to request correction of inaccurate personal information or to raise concerns about how their information is being used.

Requests relating to account information or personal data will be considered in accordance with applicable requirements and the journal's operational and legal obligations.

External Websites and Services
The journal website may contain links to external websites and scholarly services, including DOI records, ORCID and other academic platforms.

These external services operate under their own privacy policies. IJBGM is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Changes to This Statement
The journal may update this Privacy Statement when its publishing practices, website operations or applicable requirements change.

Any revised version will be published on the official journal website.

Contact Information
For questions, corrections or concerns regarding personal information and privacy, please contact the journal through its official communication channels.
Journal: International Journal of Business Governance and Management (IJBGM)
Publisher: Shivi Scientific Press
Website: https://ijbgm.com/