We are committed to ensuring the privacy and protection of personal data for all users of this journal website. This Privacy Statement outlines the types of information collected and how it is used and safeguarded.

1. Information Collection

The journal's editorial team collects and stores personal information that is provided during the registration process. This includes:

• Name
• Affiliation
• Email address
• Username and password
• Contact information
• Submission history and activity within the journal system

We may also collect additional information required for manuscript submission, including co-author details.

2. Use of Information

The personal information collected is used for the following purposes:

• To manage and process submissions, reviews, and editorial decisions
• To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding their work in the journal
• To provide updates on journal activities and new content, if subscribed to the journal's mailing list
• To facilitate peer review and publication of articles in the journal

We ensure that personal information is used solely for academic and administrative purposes related to the journal.

3. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of personal data stored in the OJS system. All user accounts are password-protected, and access to sensitive information is restricted to authorized personnel only.

4. Data Sharing

Personal information is never shared with third parties without explicit consent from the users, except:

• When required by law
• For the performance of journal operations (such as indexing services)

Authors' names and affiliations may be published alongside their articles upon acceptance and publication in the journal.

5. Cookies

This website may use cookies to store user login information and track session activities. Cookies help improve the user experience by saving preferences and facilitating seamless navigation within the website.

6. User Rights

Users have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete their personal information by logging into their accounts
• Request the removal of their data from the system if they no longer wish to be associated with the journal
• Opt out of email notifications or newsletters by adjusting account settings

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change this privacy statement as necessary. Users will be notified of any significant changes via the journal website or by email.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about the Privacy Policy or the handling of personal data, please contact us at bipfapertaunej@gmail.com or bip@unej.id