Privacy Statement

1. Introduction

Al-Falah: Journal of Islamic Economics is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with ethical publishing standards and applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Names, affiliations, email addresses, and contact details provided during manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial processes.
  • Manuscript Data: Submitted manuscripts, research data, and related documents.
  • Usage Data: Information about how users interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and access times.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

  • Editorial and Peer Review Processes: To facilitate manuscript submission, review, and publication.
  • Communication: To notify authors, reviewers, and editors about submission status, review requests, and journal updates.
  • Website Improvement: To analyze site traffic and enhance user experience.
  • Compliance: To comply with legal, ethical, and publishing standards.

4. Data Security and Protection

  • All personal data is stored securely and is accessible only to authorized personnel.
  • We implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access, data loss, or misuse.
  • Data is not shared with third parties without user consent, except as required by law.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

  • Confidentiality in Peer Review: Reviewer identities remain anonymous unless both parties agree to disclose them.
  • Publication Metadata: Author names, affiliations, and article metadata are publicly available upon publication.
  • Third-Party Platforms: We may use services such as CrossRef (for DOI assignment) and indexing databases (Scopus, Web of Science, etc.), which may process metadata.

6. Data Retention Policy

  • Submitted manuscripts and review records are retained for five years for archiving and research integrity purposes.
  • User accounts and personal information are retained as long as necessary for journal operations, unless a request for deletion is made.

7. Authors' and Users' Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Request access to their personal data.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
  • Request deletion of their personal data, subject to legal and operational constraints.

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

  • Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. Users can modify browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.
  • Website analytics tools may be used to track user activity, but no personally identifiable information is collected without consent.

9. Changes to This Privacy Statement

This privacy statement may be updated periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via the journal’s website.

10. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about this privacy statement, please contact:
Editorial Office of Al-Falah: Journal of Islamic Economics
Email: alfalah@iaincurup.ac.id, or publikasi@iaincurup.ac.id | Webiste: https://journal.iaincurup.ac.id/index.php/alfalah/about