Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement for the Asian Journal of Professional and Business Studies

The Asian Journal of Professional and Business Studies (AJPBS) is committed to protecting the privacy of its users, authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors. This statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data in compliance with relevant international data protection regulations and guidelines, including DOAJ guidelines.

Data Collection and Usage: We collect personal information, including names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and ORCID identifiers, solely to facilitate the editorial process and to maintain academic integrity. Information collected during registration, submission, and peer review is used exclusively for the purposes of publication, communication, editorial processing, and improving our services.

Data Sharing: Personal data collected by AJPBS is strictly confidential and will not be shared with third parties, except as required to facilitate the peer review and publication process. Reviewers and editors will only receive necessary information for manuscript assessment purposes.

User Consent: By registering and submitting information to AJPBS, users explicitly consent to the collection and use of their personal data as described in this policy. Users may withdraw their consent or request modification and removal of their personal data at any time by contacting the editorial office.

Data Security: AJPBS employs appropriate technological and procedural safeguards to secure personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All stored data is accessible only to authorized individuals involved in the journal's operation.

Access and Correction: Users have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of their personal data maintained by the journal. Requests should be directed to the editorial office via the contact information provided on the journal’s website.

Cookies: Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings, although this may affect the functionality of certain site features.

Compliance: AJPBS complies with international standards for data privacy, including GDPR and DOAJ recommendations, ensuring transparency, security, and fairness in data handling.

Changes to this Policy: Any changes or updates to our privacy policy will be posted on this page. Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact: If you have questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please contact the editorial office directly via the journal's official contact details provided on our website or reach out to Dr. Shahri Abu Seman at shahri@uptm.edu.my.