The Indonesian Accounting Review (TIAR) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and data security of all users, authors, reviewers, editors, and parties involved in the scientific publication process. This policy establishes a foundation for managing data in a transparent, accountable manner and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including Indonesian Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection.
To ensure trust and integrity in the publication process, TIAR establishes the following policies regarding data governance (management, storage, and processing of data) and data security:
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in three main ways:
- Information You Provide to Us
- Information from Third-Party Sources
- Information from Automated Technologies
2. Information You Provide to Us
The types of personal information we collect directly from you depend on your role (author, reviewer, or reader) and how you interact with the journal platform. This may include:
- Contact Information
- Name, email address, affiliation, postal address, and phone number.
- Account Login Credentials
= Usernames, passwords, and other security information.
= Author Profile Information
- Educational background, professional details (e.g., field of study, current position, areas of interest), ORCID ID, and photo.
- Manuscript Submissions
- Content you upload, such as manuscript files, abstracts, annotations, figures, tables, and supplementary materials.
- Review and Feedback
- Comments and evaluations you provide as part of the peer review process, including any suggested revisions or feedback on manuscripts.
- Correspondence
= Communications sent to and received from the editorial team, including questions, inquiries, and other interactions with the journal.
=Preferences
Your preferences for alerts, notifications, and frequency of updates on manuscript submissions, reviews, and publication status.
3. Device and Usage Data
We collect technical information related to how you access and use the journal’s website and platform through automated technologies such as cookies. This may include:
- Device Information
- Data about the device you use to access the journal, such as device type, operating system, and browser version.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies
= We use cookies to track usage patterns and improve the user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but blocking cookies may limit access to certain features of the journal platform.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected personal information to provide, manage, and improve the journal publication experience. Depending on your role and interactions, your information may be used to:
For Authors:
- Manage manuscript submission, revisions, and publication.
- Communicate the status of your manuscript, including acceptance, revisions, and publication dates.
= Provide personalized feedback and updates on your submissions.
- Invite you to participate in journal activities such as submitting new manuscripts or reviewing others' works.
For Reviewers:
- Manage the peer review process, including sending manuscripts, receiving feedback, and submitting review comments.
- Ensure confidentiality and integrity during the review process.
=Notify you about new review opportunities based on your expertise.
For Readers:
- Provide access to published articles, updates, and journal content.
- Deliver notifications on newly published articles and journal updates.
- Offer personalized content recommendations based on your interests.
For Journal Administration:
- Facilitate editorial decisions, including manuscript acceptance or rejection.
- Perform necessary actions to comply with legal and regulatory obligations related to publication.
- Analyze trends in manuscript submissions and readership to improve the journal’s content and service.
We may also use your personal information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and feedback.
- Invite you to participate in editorial and publishing programs (e.g., peer review, manuscript submission).
- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
5. Data Security
We are committed to protecting the personal data you provide. To safeguard your personal information, we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, such as:
Secure servers for storing and transmitting personal and manuscript-related data.
Encrypted communication channels for sensitive information, including submission and review comments.
Strict access control policies to ensure only authorized personnel have access to personal data.
We aim to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration of your information, while also maintaining the integrity of the peer review and publishing processes.
6. Confidentiality of Manuscripts and Reviews
In accordance with best practices in academic publishing, all manuscripts and review results are treated as confidential. This includes:
- Manuscripts submitted to the journal should not be shared with third parties without the explicit permission of the author.
- Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality about the identity of the author(s) and the content of the manuscript under review.
- Any communications and feedback during the review process are confidential and must not be disclosed to other parties, even after publication.
7. Compliance with Legal and Ethical Obligations
We ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations and publication ethics, including:
- Data Protection Regulations: We follow relevant legal frameworks to ensure your data is processed in compliance with privacy laws.
- Publication Ethics: We adhere to ethical publishing standards to prevent plagiarism, maintain transparency, and avoid conflicts of interest. This includes respecting authors' intellectual property rights and ensuring proper attribution.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The journal reserves the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated to authors, reviewers, and readers via email or through updates on the journal’s platform. By continuing to use the journal platform, you agree to the updated privacy policy.