Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Journalism and Mass Communication (IJJMC) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. The personal information collected through this journal website, including names, affiliations, email addresses, and other contact details, will be used exclusively for the editorial and publishing purposes of this journal. This information is required for the processes of manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, and publication. The journal ensures that all personal data is handled in accordance with accepted standards of academic publishing and data protection.

The journal does not share, sell, rent, or disclose personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. Personal information may only be shared when necessary for journal operations such as indexing services, archiving, DOI registration, and academic databases, or when required by law. All manuscripts submitted to the journal are treated as confidential documents. Access to submitted materials is restricted to the editorial team and assigned reviewers. Reviewer identities will remain confidential unless the journal adopts an open peer-review policy.

The journal website may use basic system-generated data such as IP addresses and cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Such data is used solely for technical and administrative purposes and is not shared with unauthorized parties. By registering with or submitting to this journal, users consent to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes described above.

The journal takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. For any privacy-related concerns, authors and users may contact the journal editorial office.