Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 16, 2026
1. Introduction
The Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities – National Association of Local Authorities in Serbia (hereinafter referred to as SCTM) is committed to protecting the privacy of users of its website, www.skgo.org.
This Privacy Policy explains the types of personal data that may be collected when using the website, the purposes for which such data are processed, how they are retained, and the rights of individuals whose personal data are processed.
Personal data are processed in accordance with the applicable personal data protection laws of the Republic of Serbia.
2. Types of Data Processed
Depending on how the website is used, the following categories of data may be processed:
Information voluntarily provided by users: Name, email address, telephone number, and other information submitted when sending inquiries or communicating with SCTM.
Technical information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and other technical information that may be automatically recorded when accessing the website.
Website usage information: Information about pages visited, access times, and interactions with website content, where such information is collected through technical systems or website analytics tools.
The scope of data processed depends on the website features used and the nature of the user's communication with SCTM.
3. Purposes of Processing
Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:
Responding to inquiries and communicating with users.
Providing information about SCTM's activities, programmes, publications, and other content, where applicable.
Ensuring the proper operation, maintenance, and security of the website.
Analysing website usage and improving website functionality, where appropriate analytics tools are used.
Complying with legal obligations and establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims where necessary.
Personal data will not be processed for purposes incompatible with the originally specified purposes unless an appropriate legal basis exists.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the specific purpose, the legal basis for processing may include:
The consent of the individual concerned.
Compliance with legal obligations.
Taking steps at the individual's request before entering into a contract, or performing contractual obligations, where applicable.
The pursuit of legitimate interests, where the legal requirements for relying on this basis are met.
Personal data are processed only where an appropriate legal basis exists under applicable law.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality, remember user preferences, analyse website traffic, or enable certain features.
Where required by law, users' prior consent will be obtained before using cookies that are not necessary for the operation of the website.
Users can manage cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the availability of some website features.
6. Sharing Data with Third Parties
SCTM does not sell users' personal data.
Personal data may be made available to trusted service providers involved in maintaining and operating the website, including hosting, technical support, and security providers, where necessary and in accordance with applicable law.
Data may be disclosed to competent authorities where there is a legal obligation or another appropriate legal basis for doing so.
Where data processors are engaged, processing arrangements are governed by appropriate agreements and other safeguards where required by law.
7. International Transfers of Data
Where personal data are transferred to another country or an international organisation, the transfer will take place only when the requirements of applicable personal data protection laws have been met.
Where applicable, appropriate safeguards and transfer mechanisms will be implemented.
8. Data Retention
Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which they were collected or as required by applicable law.
When retention is no longer necessary, the data will be deleted, destroyed, or anonymised unless there is a legal obligation to retain them for a longer period.
9. Data Security
SCTM implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Although reasonable safeguards are implemented, absolute security cannot be guaranteed when data are transmitted over the internet or stored electronically.
10. Rights of Individuals
Subject to applicable law, individuals whose personal data are processed may have the following rights:
The right to receive information about the processing of their personal data.
The right to access their personal data.
The right to have inaccurate data corrected and incomplete data completed.
The right to request erasure of personal data where the legal requirements are met.
The right to restrict processing where the legal requirements are met.
The right to object to processing in circumstances provided for by law.
The right to data portability, where applicable.
The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
The right to lodge a complaint with the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Serbia.
To exercise applicable rights, individuals may submit a request to SCTM using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable law.
11. Links to Third-Party Websites
The website may contain links to other websites and online services operated by third parties.
SCTM is not responsible for how third parties collect, use, or protect personal data. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before using them or providing personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
SCTM reserves the right to amend or supplement this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the operation of the website or applicable law.
The updated version will be published on this page, together with the date of the latest revision.
13. Contact
For questions regarding the processing of personal data or the exercise of rights under this Privacy Policy, please contact SCTM:
Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities – National Association of Local Authorities in Serbia
Address: Makedonska 22/VIII, 11103 Belgrade, Serbia
Email: secretariat@skgo.org
Website: https://www.skgo.org