Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Business and Social Dynamics (IJBSD) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information provided by authors, reviewers, editors, and users of the journal website. This Privacy criteria explains how personal data are collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with international publishing ethics, data protection principles, and best practices.

  1. 1. Collection of Personal Information

IJBSD may collect personal information from authors, reviewers, editors, and users during the manuscript submission, peer review, and publication processes. This information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Full name
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Email address and contact details
  • ORCID iD (where provided)
  • Manuscript-related information
  • Reviewer expertise and evaluation records

Only information necessary for editorial, review, and publication purposes is collected.

  1. Use of Personal Information

Personal information collected by IJBSD is used exclusively for:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer review
  • Editorial correspondence and decision-making
  • Publication, indexing, and archiving of accepted articles
  • Reviewer selection, communication, and acknowledgment
  • Journal administration and quality assurance

Personal data will not be used for commercial purposes or unrelated activities.

  1. Confidentiality and Data Protection

IJBSD ensures that all personal data are handled with strict confidentiality. Appropriate administrative and technical measures are implemented to protect information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Alteration or disclosure

Access to personal data is restricted to authorized editorial staff and is used solely for legitimate journal operations.

  1. Peer Review Confidentiality

All manuscripts submitted to IJBSD are treated as confidential documents. Reviewer identities and reports are protected under the double-blind peer review system, and neither authors nor reviewers are permitted to disclose or discuss manuscript content outside the review process.

  1. Data Sharing and Third Parties

IJBSD does not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. Personal data may be shared only when:

  • Required for journal hosting, indexing, or archiving services
  • Legally required by regulatory or institutional authorities
  • Necessary to investigate ethical misconduct, in line with COPE guidelines

In all such cases, data sharing is limited to the minimum necessary information.

  1. Data Retention

Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill editorial, legal, and archival obligations. Reviewer records may be retained to ensure transparency, recognition, and quality control of the peer review process.

  1. Author and User Rights

Authors, reviewers, and users have the right to:

  • Request access to their personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data
  • Withdraw consent for data use where applicable

Requests should be made in writing to the Editorial Office.

  1. Cookies and Website Analytics

If applicable, the IJBSD website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to improve website functionality and user experience. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for system performance.

  1. Changes to the Privacy Statement

IJBSD reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement as required by changes in editorial policies, legal requirements, or technological systems. Any updates will be published on the journal website.

  1. Consent

By submitting a manuscript, agreeing to review, or registering on the IJBSD website, users consent to the collection and use of personal information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.

  1. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries or requests, please contact:

Editorial Office
International Journal of Business and Social Dynamics (IJBSD)
Faculty of Management Sciences
Salim Habib University, Karachi, Pakistan
Email: [email protected]