Privacy Statement
The Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization (hereinafter referred to as "the Journal") is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This privacy statement outlines how personal information collected through the journal's website and submission process is used and safeguarded. By using this website and submitting your information, you consent to the practices described in this statement.
Information Collection
The Journal collects different types of personal information for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- For Authors: Name, affiliation, contact information (email address, phone number), biographical information, and manuscript details.
- For Reviewers: Name, affiliation, areas of expertise, and review history (anonymized).
- For Editors: Name, affiliation, contact information, and editorial roles.
- For Readers: IP address, browser type, access times, and pages visited (collected through website analytics, anonymized). Email addresses may be collected for newsletter subscriptions or registration, if applicable.
Use of Information
The collected personal information is used for the following purposes:
- To manage the manuscript submission and peer-review process.
- To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding their roles and submissions.
- To publish accepted articles, including author names and affiliations.
- To maintain the integrity and security of the journal's website and content.
- To analyze website usage and improve the journal's services (reader information is often anonymized for this purpose).
Data Retention
Personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the management of the publication process and the maintenance of the journal's archives.
Data Sharing
The Journal will not share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent, except in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in the operation of the journal (e.g., hosting providers, plagiarism detection services), under strict confidentiality agreements.
- When required by law or legal process.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To exercise these rights, please contact the journal's editorial office.
Security
The Journal takes reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this Privacy Statement
The Journal may update this privacy statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this statement periodically.