Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

International Journal of Business and Technical Education (IJBTE)
School of Business Studies, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti
https://sbsijbtefpa.com

The International Journal of Business and Technical Education (IJBTE) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and all visitors to our journal website. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and store the following types of personal data:

  • Names, affiliations, and contact information (such as email addresses) provided during registration, manuscript submission, or peer review.

  • ORCID iDs and institutional profiles where applicable.

  • Usage data and website analytics to improve user experience (e.g., IP address, browser type).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information for the following purposes:

  • To manage manuscript submissions, reviews, and publication processes.

  • To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors.

  • To maintain user accounts and provide technical support.

  • To notify users of journal updates, announcements, and calls for papers.

  • To generate statistical data to improve journal services and visibility.

3. Sharing and Disclosure

  • Personal data will not be shared with third parties without user consent, except where required by law.

  • Email addresses and personal details submitted to the journal site will only be used for the stated purposes of the journal.

  • Reviewer identities remain confidential in accordance with the double-blind peer review process.

4. Data Protection

  • We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data.

  • The OJS platform used by IJBTE is hosted on secure servers and follows international best practices for data protection.

5. Cookies

The journal website may use cookies to enhance site functionality and user experience. Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.

6. Retention of Data

  • User data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the journal's academic and archival functions.

  • Users may request deletion or correction of their data by contacting the editorial office.

7. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact:
editor@sbsijbtefpa.com

By using this site and submitting your information, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.
IJBTE reserves the right to update this policy periodically. Please review this page regularly for any changes.