Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026.
The Weed Science Society of Serbia (hereinafter: the Society) is committed to protecting the personal data of visitors and users of this website. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, how long we retain it, and what rights you have under the applicable data protection legislation of the Republic of Serbia.
This policy applies to:
- visitors of https://herboloskodrustvo.rs/;
- persons contacting us via the contact form;
- persons submitting membership applications online;
- persons contacting us by e-mail or phone listed on the website.
For any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at: herbolozi@gmail.com.
1. Data controller
The data controller is the Weed Science Society of Serbia, Banatska 31b, Zemun – Belgrade, phone 011 3076 133, e-mail herbolozi@gmail.com.
2. Data we collect
A. Data you provide voluntarily
Depending on how you contact us, we may collect:
- full name;
- e-mail address;
- phone number;
- postal address and postal code (membership application);
- message content;
- information related to membership or participation in Society activities.
B. Automatically collected data
When you visit the website, technical data such as IP address, device and browser type, visit time, pages viewed and similar data required for website operation and security may be collected automatically. Some of this data is collected through cookies as described in our Cookie Policy.
3. Purposes of processing
We process your data in order to:
- respond to enquiries sent via the contact form;
- process membership applications;
- inform you about Society activities, meetings and publications;
- maintain membership records where necessary;
- improve website content and technical performance;
- comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal basis
We process data based on:
- your consent (e.g. when submitting a form);
- steps prior to or performance of a relationship with the Society (e.g. membership);
- legitimate interests of the Society (website security, basic visit statistics);
- legal obligations where applicable.
5. Retention and security
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law and internal Society rules. We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss or misuse of data.
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be accessible to trusted service providers (e.g. hosting or e-mail providers) solely to the extent necessary to operate the website and communicate with you, as well as to competent authorities when required by law.
6. Your rights
Under applicable law, you have the right to:
- request information about processing of your data;
- access your personal data;
- request correction or completion of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- request deletion of data where conditions are met;
- request restriction of processing;
- withdraw consent where processing is consent-based;
- object to processing;
- file a complaint with the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection.
To exercise your rights, contact us at herbolozi@gmail.com. We will respond within the statutory deadline.
Commissioner: Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 15, 11000 Belgrade, www.poverenik.rs, e-mail: office@poverenik.rs.
7. Policy updates
The Society may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be published on this page with the date of change. We recommend checking this page periodically.
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy forms an integral part of the Society’s Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They enable basic website functions, remember certain settings and support anonymous visit analysis.
Which cookies do we use?
- Essential cookies – required for website operation, security and basic functions (e.g. WordPress session, form protection).
- Functional cookies – remember your language preference (
herbolosko_lang). - Statistical / technical cookies – may be used to measure visits and improve the website in anonymised form, if enabled.
The website may load fonts from Google Fonts. Those providers may collect technical data under their own privacy policies.
How to manage cookies
Most browsers accept cookies by default. You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect some website functions.
See your browser help section (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.) for more information.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on the website.
By continuing to use the website, unless you disable cookies in your browser, you are considered to have read this policy.