This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how the SMS Journal of Business Management (the "Journal"), published by the School of Management Studies (SMS) at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), collects, uses, and protects personal information obtained from users of the Journal's website and related services. By accessing or using the Journal's website, you consent to the practices outlined in this Policy.
Information Collection:
1.1. Personal Information: When you interact with the Journal's website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, affiliation, and contact details. This information is voluntarily provided by you when you submit manuscripts, register as a user, or communicate with the Journal.
1.2. Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information about your interactions with the Journal's website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referring URL. This information helps us analyse trends, administer the website, and improve our services.
Use of Information:
2.1. Personal Information: We use your personal information to communicate with you, process manuscript submissions, facilitate peer review, and provide relevant updates about the Journal. We may also use this information to contact you for research or survey purposes related to the Journal.
2.2. Usage Data: Non-personal information collected through cookies and similar technologies may be used to enhance your browsing experience, personalize content, analyse website usage, and improve our services.
Data Security:
3.1. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Third-Party Disclosure:
4.1. We may share your personal information with trusted third parties, such as peer reviewers and editorial board members, to facilitate the review and publication process. These third parties are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
4.2. We may also disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
Data Retention:
5.1. We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Links to Third-Party Websites:
6.1. The Journal's website may contain links to third-party websites. This Policy does not apply to such external sites, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to the Privacy Policy:
7.1. We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised Policy on the Journal's website. We encourage you to periodically review this Policy to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Contact Us:
8.1. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us using the contact details provided on the Journal's website.
By using the SMS Journal of Business Management's website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.