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Privacy policy
Translation for information purposes. In case of doubt, the Croatian version prevails.
1. Data controller
The controller of personal data is: Lucija Baričić, attorney-at-law, Ulica Jakova Gotovca 24, 23000 Zadar, Republic of Croatia, e-mail: support@lucija.legal (hereinafter: the Attorney).
2. Scope and purpose of processing
The Attorney processes the personal data of website users only to the extent necessary for:
- responding to inquiries received via the contact form or e-mail
- communicating with prospective clients
- fulfilling legal and professional obligations
- providing legal services after an engagement has been agreed
Personal data is not used for marketing purposes, automated decision-making or profiling.
3. Types of personal data
The following data may be collected through the website:
- first and last name
- e-mail address
- telephone number (if voluntarily provided)
- content of the message / inquiry
- IP address (for technical and security purposes)
Users decide for themselves which data they provide.
4. Legal basis for processing
Personal data is processed on the basis of:
- the data subject’s consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- steps taken at the data subject’s request prior to entering into a contract
- the Attorney’s legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
- legitimate interest, within the limits permitted by law and the ethics of the legal profession
5. Attorney-client privilege and confidentiality
All data received in communication with the Attorney is treated as confidential, in accordance with the Croatian Legal Profession Act and the Code of Ethics of the legal profession.
The Attorney takes all technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
6. Recipients of personal data
Personal data is not disclosed to third parties, except:
- where necessary to fulfil legal obligations
- to competent authorities under applicable regulations
- to trusted processors (e.g. hosting provider), subject to appropriate contractual safeguards
7. Retention period
Personal data is retained:
- for as long as necessary for the purpose of processing
- in accordance with statutory retention periods
- for legal matters – in accordance with archiving regulations and legal practice
8. Rights of data subjects
Data subjects have the right to:
- request access to their personal data
- request correction of inaccurate data
- request erasure of data, where permitted
- restrict processing
- object to processing
- withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, data subjects may use the e-mail address given in section 1.
9. Right to lodge a complaint
If a data subject believes that the processing of personal data is unlawful, they have the right to lodge a complaint with the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency (AZOP).
10. Cookies
The website may use technical and strictly necessary cookies for its proper functioning.
Detailed information on cookies is available in the Cookie Policy, where applicable.
11. Changes to this privacy policy
The Attorney reserves the right to amend this privacy policy at any time. All changes will be published on the website and take effect on the date of publication.