Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement outlines how Zapisnici SGD, managed by the Serbian Geological Society, collects, uses, and protects the personal data of authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant Serbian regulations.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is: Serbian Geological Society, Kamenička 6, Belgrade, Serbia, info@sgd.rs

2. Types of Personal Data Collected

We collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Authors: Name, affiliation, email address, ORCID iD, and submission history.

  • Reviewers: Name, email address, affiliation, and review history.

  • Editors: Name, email address, and role within the journal.

  • Visitors: IP addresses and usage data for website analytics.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

The data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer reviews.

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.

  • Maintaining the integrity and quality of the journal.

  • Fulfilling legal obligations under GDPR and Serbian law.

The legal basis for processing includes consent, contractual necessity, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:

  • With service providers for hosting and journal management.

  • When it is required by law, according to Serbian authorities or the European Union.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained as long as necessary for the journal's operation or as required by legal obligations.

  • Submission data: retained indefinitely for citation and academic record.

  • Review data: retained indefinitely according to Serbian law

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Serbian regulations, you have the right to:

  • Access, rectify, or erase your personal data.

  • Restrict or object to processing.

  • Data portability.

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

8. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at: info@sgd.rs

9. Amendments to this Privacy Statement

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Statement periodically. Changes will be posted on our website and become effective immediately.