Terms & Conditions

By using the Virtual Memories website/application (a project of the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network Association in Bosnia and Herzegovina – BIRN BiH), users agree that all personal data are processed in accordance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentiality.

Access to the site also implies consent to the collection of certain technical data (e.g. IP address, cookies), while any personal data that may be collected are used exclusively for clearly defined purposes.

Privacy Policy and Data Protection

Collected data will be used exclusively to improve user experience.

All data are stored securely, with the implementation of technical measures to prevent misuse or unauthorized access.

Access to personal data is granted only to persons authorized by the BIRN BiH editorial team, and data are not shared with third parties without the user’s explicit consent or a legal obligation.

User rights include the right to access, rectification, erasure (“right to be forgotten”), restriction of processing, and the right to object to data processing, in accordance with the GDPR.

Clear and precise access procedures ensure that collected data are never made public or shared with the media without user approval.

Cookies and Data Collection

The site may use cookies to improve functionality and analyze traffic. Cookies are stored with user consent and can be disabled through browser settings.

Details about the type and purpose of cookies are available to users, along with the option to disable them in accordance with GDPR rules.

Compliance with Laws of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the EU

All processes of collecting, storing, and processing personal data are aligned with relevant laws of Bosnia and Herzegovina and EU regulations, including the GDPR.

Changes to Terms

BIRN BiH reserves the right to modify the terms of use and privacy rules in accordance with changes in laws or regulatory frameworks, and users will be informed in a timely manner.