Privacy Statement

Borneo Engineering & Advanced Multidisciplinary International Journal (BEAM) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with international data protection standards.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personal information, including but not limited to:

  • Name, affiliation, and contact information
  • Academic and professional credentials
  • Manuscript details and authorship information
  • Peer review reports and editorial decisions
  • Website usage data

2. Purpose of Data Use

Your data will be used for the following purposes:

  • Manuscript submission, processing, and publication
  • Communication with authors, reviewers, and editors
  • Peer review management
  • Website administration and analytics
  • Compliance with legal obligations and publishing ethics

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. However, we may share your data with:

  • Editorial board members and reviewers (for manuscript evaluation)
  • Indexing and archiving services (for discoverability)
  • Legal authorities when required by law

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data is stored securely on protected servers.

5. Cookies and Web Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous usage statistics. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings if they prefer.

6. Retention of Personal Information

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Object to data processing under certain conditions

To exercise these rights, please contact us at noreply@beam.pmu.edu.my.

8. Changes to this Privacy Statement

BEAM may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the effective date of revision.