Privacy Statement
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We may collect and process the following personal data:
Names, institutional affiliations, and e-mail addresses provided by authors, reviewers, or readers in direct e-mail communication.
Curriculum vitae (CV) and academic credentials voluntarily submitted by individuals applying to join the reviewer pool.
Information contained in submitted manuscripts, including author names and contact details.
IP addresses and anonymized usage statistics collected through Google Analytics for site performance monitoring.
How We Use Personal Data
Personal data is used only for:
Editorial correspondence related to submission, review, or publication processes.
Evaluation of reviewer applications.
Website traffic and performance analytics.
We do not share personal data with third parties except when required by law or with the express consent of the data subject.
Data Storage and Security
All personal data received via email is stored securely and accessed only by authorized editorial staff. Data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights
Individuals may request:
Access to their stored personal data
Correction or deletion of inaccurate information
Restriction or objection to data processing
Data portability (if applicable)
Cookies and Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymized data on site traffic. Cookies are used solely for performance monitoring. No personally identifiable browsing data is collected or stored.
Contact
For any privacy-related inquiries or data requests, please contact:
Mate Damić, Associate Editor
✉ mdamic@net.efzg.hr
Subject: Privacy – [Your Personal Data Request]