Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

The International Journal of Business and Technical Education (IJBTE) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all users, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers who interact with our journal platform.

1. Information Collection and Use

We collect limited personal information necessary for:

  • Manuscript submission and editorial processing

  • Communication with authors, reviewers, and editors

  • Providing journal services (e.g., article publication, notifications)

  • Statistical analysis and platform improvement

Collected data may include names, affiliations, email addresses, ORCID iDs, and institutional details.

2. Data Confidentiality

  • All personal data submitted through our website or email is treated with the strictest confidentiality.

  • Author and reviewer identities are kept confidential during the double-blind peer review process.

  • Personal data is not shared with third parties without explicit permission, unless required by law.

3. Data Retention

IJBTE retains submitted data and metadata for as long as it is relevant to the scholarly record. Authors may request updates or corrections to their personal information by contacting the editorial office.

4. Use of Cookies and Analytics

The IJBTE website may use cookies or analytics tools to enhance user experience and monitor traffic. Users can manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

Where applicable, services such as DOI registration (e.g., Crossref), plagiarism detection (e.g., Turnitin), or indexing databases may receive limited metadata associated with published articles. These services operate under their own privacy policies.

6. Email Communication

Users who register on our website may receive:

  • Notifications of new journal issues

  • Calls for papers

  • Editorial announcements
    You can opt out of communications at any time by contacting us at: privacy@sbsijbtefpa.com

7. Changes to this Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or editorial changes. The most recent version will always be posted on our website.

Contact Us

For questions regarding our privacy practices or to request removal or update of your data, please contact:
privacy@sbsijbtefpa.com
Visit: https://sbsijbtefpa.com/