Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement for the Scientific Journal “Bulletin of the Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations and World Languages” Series “International Relations and Regional Studies”

This Privacy Statement describes the policy of our journal regarding the collection, use, storage, and protection of personal and other data related to authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. We attach particular importance to ensuring the confidentiality and security of information at all stages of the academic publishing process.

  1. Collection and Use of Information

We collect information necessary to ensure high-quality editorial work and interaction with participants in the publication process. Such data include:

- Personal data of authors, reviewers, and editors (names, contact details, affiliations, etc.);

- Texts of scientific articles, reviews, and accompanying materials;

- Information about the review process and editorial decisions.

The data are used exclusively for the purposes of:

- Organizing the peer-review and publication process;

- Maintaining communication with authors and reviewers;

- Analyzing and improving the journal’s performance;

- Complying with ethical and legal standards of publishing.

  1. Confidentiality of Peer Review

Our journal adheres to the principle of double-blind peer review, ensuring the anonymity of both authors and reviewers. All participants in the process are obliged to maintain confidentiality and not disclose any information regarding manuscripts and reviews to third parties.

  1. Data Security and Protection

We apply modern technical and organizational measures to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, and disclosure. Access to personal information is granted only to authorized editorial staff and technical specialists involved in the publication process.

  1. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

Personal data and materials are not disclosed to third parties without the consent of the participants in the publication process, except in cases required by law or when necessary for cooperation with indexing services and databases to ensure proper accounting of publications.

  1. Data Retention

Data are stored for the period necessary to achieve the purposes of publication and to comply with regulatory requirements, as well as to allow for the resolution of potential disputes or inquiries related to published materials.

  1. Rights of Participants

Authors, reviewers, and other participants have the right to:

- Request information about their personal data processed by the journal;

- Request corrections of inaccurate information;

- Request deletion of data, provided it does not conflict with legal requirements and the need to archive publications;

- Refuse to provide certain information, except in cases where refusal hinders the publication process.

  1. Responsibility

The journal and its staff are committed to maintaining confidentiality and using data in accordance with this policy. Breaches of confidentiality are considered serious violations of ethical standards and will result in appropriate measures.

  1. Changes to the Privacy Statement

The journal reserves the right to amend this statement. Updates will be published on the official website of the journal.

Contact Information

For all questions regarding confidentiality and data processing, please contact the editorial office by email:

Editorial Representative

Бас редактор / Главный редактор / Editor-in-Chief

Phone: (727)292-03-84, ішкі/внутренний/extension: 215

moregion.bulletin@ablaikhan.kz

Technical Support Representative

Менеджер/Manager

Phone: +7-777-181-87-74

moregion.bulletin@ablaikhan.kz