Privacy Statement

At The International Conference on Economics and Business (IECON), organized by the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of all participants, authors, reviewers, and visitors of our website and online platforms. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information in connection with the conference.

1. Information Collection

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, affiliation, email address, phone number, and other details provided during registration, submission, or correspondence.
Manuscript & Research Data: Submitted research papers, abstracts, and related documents for the purpose of peer review and publication.
Technical Data: Information related to website usage, including IP addresses, browser type, and interaction with the IECON platform.

2. Use of Information

The collected data is used for the following purposes:

To manage and facilitate conference participation, including registration, submissions, and peer review processes.
To communicate with authors, reviewers, and participants regarding conference updates, proceedings, and related activities.
To publish accepted research papers in conference proceedings, journals, or other affiliated publications.
To improve user experience by analyzing website traffic and engagement.

3. Data Protection & Security

IECON implements appropriate security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. All data is handled securely and is only accessible to authorized personnel involved in conference management.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Personal information will not be shared with third parties except when necessary for conference organization, publication, or as required by law.
Research papers submitted for publication will undergo peer review and may be shared with reviewers under strict confidentiality.
Aggregated, non-identifiable data may be used for statistical and research purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, track visitor statistics, and improve website functionality. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

6. Retention of Data

Personal and research-related data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement. Authors may request the removal of their personal data from our records upon written request, except where retention is required for academic and publication integrity.

7. Third-Party Links

IECON’s website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites and encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.

8. Changes to Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in data protection policies, regulatory requirements, or conference operations. Any modifications will be posted on our website with the updated date.

9. Contact Information

For any inquiries or requests regarding privacy and data protection, please contact:

IECON Secretariat
Faculty of Economics and Business
Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
Email: [feb@unismuh.ac.id]
Website: [https://feb.unismuh.ac.id/iecon/]

By participating in IECON, users acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Statement.

Privacy Statement