PRIVACY STATEMENT

Forum Komunikasi – Journal of Communication and Media Studies

Forum Komunikasi is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all individuals involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data per ethical academic publishing standards and relevant data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Full name, email address, institutional affiliation, and professional credentials
  • ORCID iD or other researcher identifiers (where provided)
  • Manuscript submissions and related metadata
  • Peer review reports, editorial decisions, and communication records
Usage data from our journal website (e.g., IP address, browser type)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data will be used strictly for purposes related to academic publishing, including:

  • Manuscript submission and peer review management
  • Editorial decision-making and communication
  • Indexing, citation, and publication metadata
  • User account management
Reporting, analytics, and journal improvement

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
  • Data is accessible only to authorised editorial staff and reviewers for the purpose of managing the editorial process.
  • We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.
  • Certain metadata may be shared with indexing and abstracting services (e.g., DOAJ, Scopus) to increase the visibility of published works.
Third-party platforms (e.g., plagiarism detection software) may process submitted manuscripts under confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Retention

Personal and manuscript data will be retained for archival and scholarly record purposes. If you wish to update or remove your personal information, you may contact the journal directly.

5.Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous usage statistics. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

Forum Komunikasi implements appropriate administrative and technical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections to inaccurate data
  • Request removal of your data (where applicable and lawful)

To exercise your rights or inquire about this privacy statement, please contact us at:

Email: forumkomunikasi@uitm.edu.my

Address:

Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Jalan Ilmu 1/1
40450 Shah Alam
Selangor, MALAYSIA

8. Changes to This Policy

This privacy statement may be updated from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website.