DOOR is a scientific journal of the State Attorney’s Office of the Republic of Croatia, publishing scientific and professional works on legal topics, interviews with persons from the legal world, commentaries and analyses of case law from Croatian and international courts, reviews of legislative reforms, analyses of new laws, secondary legislation, international agreements and conventions, as well as reviews of books, conferences and professional meetings.

Further information about DOOR journal can be found at the following web address: www.doorh.hr.

For any enquiries regarding the processing of personal data, please contact us at the following e-mail address: door@dorh.hr.

WHAT IS PERSONAL DATA?

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (data subject), such as name, surname, address, date of birth, e-mail address and similar.

WHAT IS PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING?

Personal data processing is an operation or set of operations which DOOR Scientific Journal, in carrying out its duties and powers, performs on personal data of a specific natural person, such as collection, storage, retrieval of data, etc.

HOW IS PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED?

DOOR Scientific Journal processes personal data in accordance with:

• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (hereinafter: the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR),

• Act on the Implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (Official Gazette, No. 42/18),

• State Attorney’s Office Act (Official Gazette, No. 67/2018),

• other relevant regulations.

WHY DOES DOOR SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL PROCESS PERSONAL DATA AND WHAT IS THE LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING?

DOOR Scientific Journal processes your personal data for the following purposes:

• Publication of scientific and professional works – we process authors’ personal data (name, surname, affiliation, e-mail address, biography) for the purpose of publishing works in the journal. The legal basis for processing is the performance of a task carried out in the public interest (publication of scientific works) and the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

• Communication with authors and reviewers – we process personal data for the purpose of communicating about the status of works, reviews, publications and other activities related to the journal’s operations. The legal basis for processing is the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

• Managing subscriptions and newsletters – we process personal data (e-mail address) for the purpose of sending notifications about new journal issues and other relevant information. The legal basis for processing is user consent.

DATA COLLECTION VIA THE WEBSITE

DOOR Scientific Journal respects the privacy of website visitors. Personal data about visitors is not collected, except in cases where visitors themselves submit such data via electronic mail. In cases where the identity of the visitor/sender is known, their data is used solely for the purpose for which it was submitted. Nevertheless, visitors who submit personal data electronically should take into account the limitations of modern information and communication technologies regarding security and the protection of personal data privacy. Data collected, should the sender provide it voluntarily, includes: name, surname and e-mail address.

For the purposes of maintaining system security and analysing web system performance, technical data about visitors that does not personally identify them is collected. The data collected serves to improve operations so that visits to this website are as pleasant, functional and practical as possible. The processing of such data is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests of the controller (improving the website and user experience, as well as data protection), within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. These tasks and powers are prescribed by the provisions of the GDPR and the Act on the Implementation of the GDPR. The personal data collected shall not be used for automated individual decision-making, including profiling.

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) – CHAT ASSISTANT

DOOR Scientific Journal uses an AI Chat Assistant as an auxiliary tool to enhance user experience on the website. The Chat Assistant enables users to quickly find information about the journal, articles, authors and other content.

When using the AI Chat Assistant:

• Data collected – text queries entered by users into the chat are collected and processed solely for the purpose of generating responses. The Chat Assistant does not collect users’ personal data unless users themselves enter such data into the conversation.

• Purpose of processing – providing automated responses to user queries about journal content, website navigation and general information.

• Data storage – user queries may be temporarily stored for the purpose of improving service quality and Chat Assistant functionality. Data is anonymised and is not used to identify users.

• Recommendation – users are advised not to enter personal data (such as name, address, telephone number) into conversations with the Chat Assistant unless necessary for providing the requested service.

The legal basis for data processing in the context of the AI Chat Assistant is user consent (by using the Chat Assistant, users consent to the processing of entered data) and the legitimate interest of the controller (improving user experience).

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA

DOOR Scientific Journal, in carrying out its duties and powers, may have a legal obligation to forward personal data to other state bodies, if so prescribed by law. Personal data processing may also involve international transfer of such data (to European and international institutions), if necessary for the performance of the journal’s tasks. Legal obligations may arise from national regulations or European Union regulations.

Your data collected via the website (technical data about visitors) may be forwarded to providers of information and communication solutions and services acting as processors. A contract has been concluded with said processors detailing the handling of personal data; therefore, they are unable to process your personal data without our instruction or forward it to third parties.

SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA

DOOR Scientific Journal collects and processes personal data in a manner that ensures appropriate security and confidentiality in their processing, as well as enabling effective implementation of data protection principles, data minimisation, scope of processing, storage period and accessibility.

DOOR Scientific Journal takes all available technical and organisational protection measures to prevent accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised use, disclosure, access to or inspection of data.

RETENTION PERIOD FOR PERSONAL DATA

DOOR Scientific Journal processes personal data until the purpose of processing has been fulfilled. After the purpose for which they were collected ceases, personal data is no longer used, and such data remains in the storage system and is retained in accordance with regulations on archival material preservation, particularly in the case of published works where authors’ data is retained permanently for the purpose of scientific documentation.

WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING?

In general, rights regarding personal data processing include the right of access to one’s own personal data, the right to rectification of one’s own personal data, the right to erasure of one’s own personal data, the right to restriction of processing of one’s own personal data and the right to object, which rights are detailed in the GDPR and the Act on the Implementation of the GDPR.

Likewise, taking into account the purpose for which personal data is processed, these rights are not absolute but are subject to limitations prescribed by the GDPR and applicable laws. We note that authors’ personal data from published works cannot be erased from archived journal issues, as they form part of scientific documentation and public archives.

EXERCISING YOUR RIGHTS

If you have questions regarding the processing of your personal data or wish to exercise any of your rights related to personal data processing, you may contact the Data Protection Officer at the following e-mail address: door@dorh.hr.

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, the controller must respond to requests within one month.

WHO SUPERVISES PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING?

In case of suspected privacy violations and unlawful processing, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:

Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency

Ulica Metela Ožegovića 16

10000 Zagreb

Croatia

E-mail: azop@azop.hr

Website: www.azop.hr/

USE OF COOKIES

The official website www.doorh.hr uses so-called cookies, specifically essential cookies that cannot be disabled, i.e. those necessary for the functioning of the website.Our website displays a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which categories of cookies you wish to accept. You can access cookie settings at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer or via the cookie consent banner.Cookies are small files temporarily stored on the user’s hard drive, which enable our website to recognise the user’s computer upon subsequent visits to the DOOR Scientific Journal website.These tools may collect and store technical data such as the user’s and/or visitor’s IP address, mobile device identifier, browser data and similar, but do not identify individuals.

Cookie Categories

We divide the cookies we use into the following categories:1. Essential CookiesThese cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the website and cannot be disabled. They include cookies for language preferences (Polylang), WordPress sessions, and security. Without these cookies, the website would not be able to function properly.2. Analytics CookiesThese cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous data about traffic. The collected data is anonymous and used to improve user experience.3. Marketing CookiesThese cookies are used to track visitors across different websites to display relevant content and marketing campaigns. They track your browsing habits to offer personalized content.4. Functional CookiesThese cookies enable the site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as search settings and user preferences (e.g., accessibility settings).Legal Basis for Processing:

• Essential Cookies: Legitimate Interest (website functionality)
• Analytics, Marketing, and Functional Cookies: Your Consent

Examples of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies:

• pll_language – stores your selected language preference (hr/en), expiry: 1 year
• PHPSESSID – PHP session cookie for server-side session management, expiry: session

Analytics Cookies:

• wp_statistics_* – WP Statistics cookies for visitor tracking (only if enabled in plugin settings), expiry: varies by configuration

Functional Cookies:

• door_search_preferences – stored search settings and filters (stored in localStorage, not as a cookie), expiry: persistent until cleared
• door_accessibility_settings – accessibility widget preferences (font size, contrast, etc.) stored in localStorage, expiry: persistent until cleared
• door_cookie_consent – cookie consent preferences stored in localStorage (not a cookie itself), expiry: 13 months

Storage of Consent Preferences

Your cookie consent preferences are stored in your browser’s localStorage (not as cookies). These preferences include your decisions to accept individual cookie categories and are valid for 13 months from the time you gave consent. After expiry, you will be asked for consent again via the cookie banner.Cookies stored serve analytical and statistical purposes and enable all website features to function, as well as providing a better user experience. These cookies may be persistent cookies that remain stored on the user’s computer after the visit, or session cookies that are stored only during the visit to the website.For the purpose of collecting website traffic data, DOOR Scientific Journal uses WP Statistics, an internal WordPress statistical solution that collects anonymised data about website visits. This data does not enable the identification of individual users and is used exclusively for the purpose of improving website content and functionality. These cookies are only loaded with your consent.

Your Rights Regarding Cookies

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right of Access – You have the right to access data stored in cookies
• Right to Withdraw Consent – You can withdraw your consent at any time via cookie settings
• Right to Deletion – You can delete cookies from your browser
• Right to Information – You can request information about the data we collect

For questions regarding cookies and data protection, you can contact us at: [add contact email address]

How to Accept or Reject Cookies?

Users may block the use of some or all cookies used on our website, though this may affect its functionality.Managing Cookie Settings on Our Website:By selecting cookie settings (available via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer or via the consent banner), users can at any time choose or reset cookie settings. Your consent to use cookies is valid for 13 months from the time you gave it. After expiry, you will be asked for consent again.Managing Cookies via Browser Settings:Additionally, users may accept or reject some or all cookies by adjusting their browser settings. Depending on the settings in the user’s web browser, cookies may be automatically accepted. If the user does not agree to their use, cookies can be easily deleted and/or permanently disabled at any time on the computer or mobile device using the browser settings.The following links provide information on how to change settings for some of the most commonly used web browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, Opera.Some browsers allow browsing of internet content in anonymous mode, limiting the amount of data placed on the user’s computer and automatic deletion of persistent cookies placed on the user’s device when the visit to websites ends. There are also many third-party applications that users can add to their browser to block or manage cookies. Furthermore, users can delete cookies that were previously placed on their browser by selecting the option to clear browsing history and including the option to delete cookies.For more information on managing cookies, please refer to the pages of your browser. Please note that the purpose of cookies is to improve and enable the use of the website www.doorh.hr, and by preventing or deleting cookies, the functionality of the DOOR Scientific Journal website features may be disabled or may cause different behaviour and appearance in your browser.More detailed information about cookies and adjusting browser settings can be found at www.allaboutcookies.org.

CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

The Privacy Policy is regularly updated to ensure it remains accurate and current. All amendments and additions are published in a timely manner on the website www.doorh.hr in accordance with the principle of transparency.