Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Global Human Behavior Review (IJGHBR) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Personal information provided to the journal is collected and processed solely for legitimate academic, editorial, and publication-related purposes. The journal adheres to established ethical publishing standards and ensures that all data is handled with integrity, transparency, and responsibility.

By submitting manuscripts, participating in peer review, or engaging with the journal, users acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.

Information We Collect

In the course of manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial communication, IJGHBR may collect limited personal and professional information necessary for the functioning of the publication process. This typically includes:

  • Name, institutional affiliation, and professional designation
  • Email address and relevant contact information
  • Academic credentials and research interests, where applicable
  • Submission-related data, including authorship and contribution details

This information is collected only to ensure accurate identification of contributors, facilitate effective communication, and maintain transparency within the editorial workflow. The journal does not collect sensitive personal data beyond what is necessary for publication purposes.

Use of Information

The personal information collected by IJGHBR is used strictly for academic and editorial functions. Specifically, such data may be used to:

  • Process manuscript submissions and manage the peer review workflow
  • Communicate editorial decisions, reviewer feedback, and revision requests
  • Provide updates regarding publication status and journal activities
  • Maintain accurate records of authorship, reviewer contributions, and editorial actions

Under no circumstances is personal data used for marketing, advertising, or any unrelated commercial purposes. The journal ensures that all use of information remains proportionate and directly linked to scholarly communication.

Data Protection and Confidentiality

IJGHBR maintains strict confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts, reviewer reports, and associated personal information. Access to such data is restricted to authorized editorial personnel and assigned reviewers involved in the evaluation process.

The journal implements appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss. All manuscripts and communications are treated as confidential documents throughout the review and publication process, in accordance with accepted academic publishing standards.

Sharing of Information

IJGHBR does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Limited sharing of information may occur only when necessary for legitimate editorial or ethical purposes, including:

  • Facilitating the double-blind peer review process
  • Investigating ethical concerns such as plagiarism or authorship disputes
  • Complying with legal, institutional, or regulatory requirements

Any such sharing is strictly controlled, minimal, and directly related to the publication process. The journal ensures that confidentiality is maintained at all stages.

Cookies and Website Usage

The journal’s website may use basic cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, maintain session continuity, and ensure proper functionality of the platform. These cookies are limited in scope and are not used to collect personally identifiable information.

Users retain the option to disable cookies through their browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features and usability of the website.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill editorial, publication, and record-keeping requirements. This includes maintaining archives of published content, reviewer contributions, and editorial decisions for academic and indexing purposes.

The journal periodically reviews its data retention practices to ensure compliance with evolving ethical standards and publishing requirements.

User Rights and Responsibilities

Authors, reviewers, and users have the right to expect that their personal information is handled responsibly and securely. Individuals may request clarification regarding how their data is used within the scope of the journal’s operations.

Users are responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date information during submission and communication processes.

Our Commitment

IJGHBR is dedicated to maintaining a secure, respectful, and trustworthy scholarly publishing environment. The journal continuously reviews and updates its privacy practices to ensure alignment with international publishing standards and to protect the interests of its contributors and readers.