Privacy Statement

 Privacy Policy

The Kerbala International Journal of Management and Economics (KIJME) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of its authors, reviewers, readers, and website visitors. This policy outlines how personal data is collected, used, and safeguarded in accordance with academic publishing standards.

1. Personal Information Collection

The journal collects personal information such as names, email addresses, affiliations, ORCID IDs, and reviewer credentials solely for editorial and publishing purposes.

2. Use of Personal Data

Collected data is used exclusively to:

  • Manage manuscript submissions and peer review.
  • Facilitate communication with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.
  • Publish author details with accepted articles.
  • Register readers for notifications or journal updates (optional).

3. Confidentiality and Data Protection

All personal data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized editorial staff. No personal information is shared or sold to third parties without explicit consent.

4. Reviewer Anonymity

Reviewer identities are protected under the journal’s double-blind peer review system. No identifiable reviewer data will be disclosed publicly without permission.

5. Third-Party Tools

The journal uses third-party services such as Crossref (for DOI registration) and plagiarism detection software. Only metadata required for verification is shared, in compliance with data privacy norms.

6. Cookies and Analytics

The journal’s OJS platform may use cookies for session management and usage analytics to improve user experience. These cookies do not collect personal data and can be disabled in your browser settings.

7. Consent and Updates

By using this website and submitting to the journal, users consent to the terms outlined in this policy. This privacy statement may be updated as necessary, with changes posted on this page.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact the editorial office at adesij@uokerbala.edu.iq.