PUBLICUS: JURNAL ADMINISTRASI PUBLIK is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users of this journal website. Any personal information collected from authors, reviewers, and readers is used solely for the purposes of managing, publishing, and disseminating scholarly work, and will not be used for other purposes without explicit consent.

Names, email addresses, affiliations, and other personal data entered on the journal site are collected to support the editorial and publishing processes, including manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, publication notification, and indexing administration. This information is essential to ensure effective communication between the editorial team, authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders involved in the publication process.

PUBLICUS does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. Personal data may only be shared when required for legitimate journal operations, such as indexing services, archiving systems, or academic databases, and only to the extent necessary to support scholarly communication and visibility. All data sharing is conducted in accordance with applicable ethical standards and relevant data protection regulations.

The journal implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Access to personal data is limited to authorized editorial staff who require the information to perform their duties. Reviewers’ identities are treated confidentially in accordance with the journal’s peer-review policy, and manuscript contents are not disclosed beyond what is necessary for evaluation and editorial decision-making.

Authors retain responsibility for ensuring that any personal data included in their manuscripts—such as research participant information—has been collected and reported in compliance with ethical research standards, including informed consent and confidentiality requirements. PUBLICUS does not assume responsibility for violations of privacy or ethics arising from the content of submitted articles.

By registering, submitting a manuscript, or participating in the peer-review process, users agree to the collection and use of their personal information as described in this privacy statement. PUBLICUS reserves the right to update or revise this policy as necessary to reflect changes in legal requirements, publishing practices, or technological developments. Any updates will be published on the journal website to ensure transparency and continued trust among its users.