Privacy Statement

MUNIF: International Journal of Religion Moderation is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. The names, email addresses, and any personal data entered into the MUNIF journal system will be used exclusively for academic and publishing purposes and will not be made available for any other purposes or to any third parties without explicit consent.

1. Data Collection and Usage

  • Personal information provided during the submission, review, or registration process will only be used for:

    • Manuscript processing and communication with authors and reviewers.

    • Journal administration, including indexing and archiving.

    • Notifications of published content or calls for papers relevant to the journal’s scope.

  • MUNIF ensures that personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Protection

  • MUNIF guarantees that all data stored within the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform is protected against:

    • Unauthorized access

    • Loss or misuse of information

    • Disclosure to third parties without consent

  • The journal uses secure systems and protocols to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of personal data.

3. Sharing of Personal Data

MUNIF does not share, sell, or distribute personal data to any third parties.
Personal data may only be disclosed under the following conditions:

  • When required by law or court order.

  • When the author(s) provide explicit consent for disclosure.

  • When it is necessary to comply with indexing, archiving, or digital preservation policies (e.g., CrossRef DOI registration).

4. Cookies and Analytics

The MUNIF journal website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

  • Enhance user experience by improving website performance.

  • Track anonymized browsing behavior for website optimization.

  • Collect statistical data to understand readership and improve accessibility.

Users may choose to disable cookies in their browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly without them.

5. Third-Party Services

To improve the visibility and indexing of articles, MUNIF may share metadata (such as author names, titles, abstracts, and keywords) with:

  • CrossRef for DOI registration

  • Indexing services such as Google Scholar, DOAJ, and Dimensions

  • Digital archiving systems like LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and PKP Preservation Network

However, this does not include any sensitive personal information such as email addresses or contact details.

6. Author and Reviewer Confidentiality

  • Manuscripts submitted to MUNIF are treated as confidential documents.

  • Identities of authors and reviewers are protected under the double-blind peer review policy.

  • No identifying information is shared with reviewers unless explicitly authorized.

7. User Rights

In accordance with international data protection principles, users have the right to:

  • Request access to their personal data stored within the OJS system.

  • Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information.

  • Withdraw consent for the processing of their personal data at any time, provided it does not affect the legality of prior processing.

8. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement or the processing of personal data, please contact:
editormunif@gmail.com
https://journal.as-salafiyah.id/index.php/munif