Privacy Statement
1. Collection of Personal Information
IJERBDS collects personal information only as necessary for the publication process. This may include:
- Name, institutional affiliation, and contact details
- Email address and professional credentials
- ORCID ID or other researcher identifiers (if provided)
This information is collected during manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial communication.
2. Use of Information
The collected information is used solely for:
- Processing and managing manuscript submissions
- Conducting peer review and editorial evaluation
- Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
- Publishing author details alongside accepted articles
- Maintaining journal records and improving services
Personal data will not be used for any unrelated commercial or promotional purposes.
3. Data Confidentiality
IJERBDS ensures that all personal information is handled with strict confidentiality. Access to data is limited to authorized editorial and administrative personnel involved in the publication process.
Manuscripts under review are treated as confidential documents and are not shared beyond the editorial team and assigned reviewers.
4. Data Security
The journal implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While every effort is made to ensure data security, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
5. Disclosure of Information
Personal information will not be disclosed to third parties except:
- When required for the peer review and publication process
- When legally required by applicable laws or regulations
- When necessary to address ethical or legal issues
6. Author and Reviewer Rights
Authors and reviewers have the right to:
- Access their personal information held by the journal
- Request corrections or updates to their information
- Request removal of their data, subject to publication and record-keeping requirements
7. Cookies and Website Usage
If the journal website uses cookies or analytics tools, they are used only to enhance user experience and monitor website performance. No personal identification data is collected without user consent.
8. Third-Party Links
The journal website may contain links to external websites. IJERBDS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.
9. Policy Updates
This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or journal practices. Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly.
