Privacy Statement
The Muhammadiyah Journal of Legal Studies (MJLS)is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, editors, and subscribers. This Privacy Statement outlines how personal data is collected, used, and safeguarded in accordance with applicable data protection laws and ethical publishing standards.
All personal information provided to MJLS—such as names, affiliations, contact details, and biographical data—is collected solely for the purpose of managing the submission, peer review, editing, and publication of scholarly articles. This information is handled with strict confidentiality and is only accessible to authorized personnel involved in the editorial and production process.
MJLS does not share personal data with third parties outside the publication workflow without explicit consent, except where required by law or to ensure the integrity of the peer review process. For example, author details may be shared anonymously with reviewers during the double-blind review process, while maintaining anonymity on both sides.
The journal employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include secure submission platforms, encrypted communications, and data storage protocols compliant with industry standards.
Authors and reviewers have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data held by MJLS, subject to the requirements of maintaining the integrity of the publication record. Any such requests can be directed to the journal’s editorial office.
By submitting manuscripts or participating in the review process, authors and reviewers acknowledge and consent to the processing of their personal data as described in this Privacy Statement. MJLS is committed to ongoing compliance with data protection principles and to safeguarding the rights and privacy of all contributors.