Bengkel Kata: Journal of Islamic and Multidisciplinary Humanities strictly protects the personal information of all users, including authors, reviewers, and readers. Any personal data provided to the journal, such as names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact details, will be used exclusively for the purposes of the journal and will never be disclosed to third parties, sold, or used for commercial purposes.

1. Purpose of Data Use

   • Personal data is solely used for manuscript submission, peer-review management, editorial communication, and official publication notifications.

   • The journal will not use any personal data for marketing, promotional activities, or purposes outside the scope of academic publishing.

2. Confidentiality and Anonymity

   • The identities of authors and reviewers are fully protected under the journal’s double-blind peer review policy.

   • Review reports, editorial comments, and communications are strictly confidential and accessible only to editors, reviewers, and relevant personnel directly involved in the review process.

3. Data Security Measures

   • The journal employs technical, administrative, and procedural safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information.

   • Data storage systems are secured with encryption and controlled access, ensuring privacy throughout submission, review, and publication stages.

4. Rights and Responsibilities of Users

   • Authors and reviewers have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of their personal data.

   • Any breach or misuse of personal information will be immediately investigated and addressed by the editorial team, and responsible parties will be held accountable.