Privacy Statement

KOMPAK: Jurnal Ilmiah Komputerisasi Akuntansi is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information provided by authors, reviewers, editors, and other journal users. The journal promotes responsible data management and transparency throughout its editorial and publishing activities.

This policy is informed by applicable data protection principles and Indonesian Law No. 27 of 2022 concerning Personal Data Protection.

1. Collection of Personal Information

KOMPAK collects personal information necessary for user registration, manuscript submission, peer review, and publication management through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.

The information collected may include:

• Names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations.

• Academic identifiers, including ORCID where provided.

• User account details and assigned editorial roles.

• Manuscripts, article metadata, and supplementary documents.

• Editorial correspondence and relevant submission records.

Personal information is collected for legitimate scholarly publishing purposes and processed in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal information is processed to support the journal's academic and administrative operations, including:

1. Managing journal registration and user accounts.

2. Facilitating manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial decisions.

3. Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editorial members.

4. Supporting article publication, DOI registration, and indexing services.

5. Maintaining journal administration, system functionality, and security.

KOMPAK does not sell users' personal information or use it for unrelated third-party marketing activities.

3. Protection of Financial and Research Data

As a journal focusing on accounting, accounting information systems, and financial management, KOMPAK recognizes the importance of protecting confidential financial information and organizational research data.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that financial statements, accounting records, organizational documents, and research datasets are obtained and used with appropriate authorization.

Confidential business information, identifiable personal financial records, and sensitive organizational data must not be disclosed in manuscripts or supplementary materials without an appropriate legal basis or authorization.

Where research verification is necessary, the editorial team may request supporting documentation while respecting confidentiality obligations, data protection requirements, and intellectual property rights.

4. Confidentiality and Information Disclosure

Unpublished manuscripts, confidential reviewer identities, editorial correspondence, and private user information must be protected from unauthorized disclosure.

Access to confidential materials is restricted to individuals with legitimate editorial or administrative responsibilities.

Following publication, author names, institutional affiliations, article metadata, and designated correspondence details may be made publicly available for scholarly communication, citation, and indexing.

Relevant information may also be processed by authorized publishing service providers, including DOI registration agencies, indexing services, similarity-checking services, and technical infrastructure providers, subject to appropriate safeguards and lawful processing requirements.

Other disclosures are permitted only when supported by a legitimate publishing purpose, appropriate authorization, or applicable legal obligations.

5. Data Security and Retention

KOMPAK is committed to applying appropriate administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

Personal data are retained for as long as necessary to support editorial activities, preserve scholarly publication records, and fulfill applicable legal obligations.

Information no longer required for legitimate purposes will be reviewed for deletion, anonymization, or restriction of processing in accordance with applicable requirements.

Any personal data security incident will be addressed in accordance with relevant legal and institutional obligations.

6. User Rights

Users may exercise their personal data rights in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the right to:

• Obtain information regarding the processing of their personal data.

• Request access to and correction of inaccurate personal information.

• Request deletion or restriction of data processing where legally applicable.

• Submit inquiries or complaints concerning personal data protection.

Requests may be submitted through the journal's official contact channels.

Certain requests may be subject to legal restrictions or legitimate requirements for maintaining the integrity of scholarly publication records.

7. Cookies and Technical Information

The journal website may use cookies and technical information to support user authentication, session management, website functionality, and system security.

Such information must be processed only for legitimate operational purposes and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

8. Privacy Policy Updates and Contact

KOMPAK may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in applicable regulations, publishing practices, or technological requirements.

Any updates will be made available through the journal's official website.

Questions, requests, or complaints regarding privacy and personal data management may be submitted through the Contact page on the KOMPAK website.

KOMPAK: Jurnal Ilmiah Komputerisasi Akuntansi, published by Universitas Sains dan Teknologi Komputer (STEKOM University), Indonesia, remains committed to responsible information management, confidentiality, and the protection of personal data throughout its scholarly publishing activities