Privacy Statement

Introduction
Acta Clinica Croatica is committed to managing personal data with the utmost integrity, professionalism, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws and standards.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard personal information, and how individuals can exercise their rights in relation to their data.

Types of Personal Information Collected
Personal information refers to any data relating to an identified or identifiable individual. Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Identifiers: Name, postal address, email, phone number, social media ID, and other contact information.
  • Demographic Information: Age, gender, and related data.
  • Professional Details: Academic background, institutional affiliations, and other professional credentials.
  • Images and Media: Photographs, video content, or recorded presentations.
  • Financial Information: Bank account details, credit card numbers, and payment records.
  • Engagement Data: Article submissions, peer review contributions, survey responses, and user feedback.
  • Digital Interaction Data: IP address, website usage, cookies, and tracking technology data.
  • Commercial Preferences: Purchase history, subscription details, and product preferences.
  • User Preferences: Language selection, communication preferences.
  • Sensitive Personal Information: In certain cases, we may process data classified as sensitive under applicable laws, only when necessary and with appropriate safeguards.

Whose Personal Information We Collect
We may process personal data related to the following individuals:

  • Authors
  • Reviewers
  • Editors
  • Subscribers
  • Website users
  • Prospective contributors
  • Customers and readers
  • Sponsors and business partners
  • Service providers
  • Other individuals who engage with Acta Clinica Croatica

How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information through various means:

  • Directly from You: When submitting manuscripts, registering for our services or newsletters, or corresponding with us.
  • Through Our Website and Platforms: Using cookies and other digital tracking tools to gather usage data.
  • From Third Parties: Including institutional partners, public sources, and service providers, in accordance with data protection laws.

Purpose of Data Processing
Personal information is used only when legally justified, including performance of contracts, fulfillment of legal obligations, based on consent, or legitimate interests. Uses include:

  • Managing submissions and peer review processes.
  • Publishing and disseminating scholarly content.
  • Improving and developing journal platforms and services.
  • Conducting surveys or inviting editorial contributions.
  • Marketing communications (e.g., article alerts, newsletters).
  • Responding to queries and maintaining user support.
  • Handling payments and complying with regulations.

Data Protection and Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Data security is a priority in all systems and services.

International Data Transfers
As an internationally accessible journal, personal data may be processed in or transferred to countries outside your residence. We ensure that all such transfers are conducted with adequate safeguards and in compliance with relevant data protection regulations.

Links to External Websites
Our website may include links to third-party websites. Acta Clinica Croatica is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. Users are encouraged to review third-party privacy policies independently.

Sharing Personal Information
Personal data may be shared with:

  • Affiliated journals and institutions.
  • Trusted service providers (e.g., IT, hosting, manuscript platforms).
  • Academic partners or consortiums.
  • Public authorities where legally required.
  • In the context of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization of journal operations.

We share data only to the extent necessary for delivering services or fulfilling legal obligations.

Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for its intended purpose, or as required by applicable laws. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.
  • Receive a copy of your data in electronic format.
  • Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing.
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing.

For individuals under the GDPR, additional details are available through the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency (AZOP).

Contact Information
For updates, data access, corrections, consent withdrawals, or complaints regarding your personal information, please contact:

editor@actaclinica.org
Acta Clinica Croatica