Privacy Statement

The Journal of Islamic Humanities and Social Inquiry (JIHSI) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its authors, reviewers, readers, and all users of our OJS (Open Journal Systems) platform. In accordance with international standards of academic integrity and data protection regulations, JIHSI has established the following privacy policy:

Collection of Personal Information
When users register with JIHSI or submit a manuscript, we collect personal information necessary for the editorial and publication process. This information typically includes:
•    Full Name and Academic Titles.
•    Institutional Affiliation.
•    Contact Information (Email address and phone number).
•    ORCID iD (Highly recommended for accurate author attribution).
•    Research Interests and Biographical Statements.

Use of Personal Data
The data collected by JIHSI is used exclusively for the following scholarly purposes:
•    Editorial Management: To facilitate the peer-review process, communicate with authors and reviewers, and manage manuscript revisions.
•    Publication and Indexing: To include author names and affiliations in the published metadata, which is shared with indexing and abstracting services such as Crossref, Google Scholar, and eventually Scopus and DOAJ to ensure the discoverability of research.
•    Journal Communications: To notify users about new issues, calls for papers, or relevant academic announcements from JIHSI.

Data Protection and Non-Disclosure
JIHSI guarantees that the personal information entered into this journal site will be used uniquely for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any third party for commercial gain. We do not sell, rent, or lease our user lists to third parties.

User Rights and Data Control
Users have the right to:
•    Access and update their profile information at any time through their OJS account.
•    Request the removal of their personal data from our active mailing lists.
•    Contact the Editorial Office to inquire about how their data is being stored or processed.

Technical Security
As a platform managed via OJS PKP, JIHSI employs standard security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of the information under our control. We encourage users to maintain secure passwords to protect their accounts.