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Last Updated: November 30, 2024

This Privacy Policy outlines how the consortium of the Interreg Central Europe Project CREDIT4CE (referred to as “we” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects the information of individuals who visit or use our website. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using or submitting information via our Site.

1. Data Protection Policy

1.1 Legal Framework

This Privacy Policy is developed in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). References to specific GDPR articles are included to ensure transparency and compliance.

1.2 Responsibility for Data Protection

We, the consortium of the Interreg Central Europe Project CREDIT4CE, act as the data controller under the GDPR. For inquiries or clarifications, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email].

2. Information Collection

2.1 Information You Provide

When using our Site, you may voluntarily provide personal and organizational data such as:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any additional information you choose to share

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We also automatically collect data through cookies, web beacons, tags, and similar technologies, including:

  • Browser type
  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Activities on the Site
  • Time and date of visits

3. Information Use

Our platform includes a “Carbon Footprint Calculator” that provides users with three privacy options:

3.1. My calculations and company data will not be visible in the results section

3.2. My calculations will be visible in the results section, but company data will be anonymous 

3.3. Both calculations and company data will be visible in the results section

The meaning of the options above is as follows:

  1. Anonymous Calculations: Your calculations and company data will not be visible in the results section.
  2. Anonymous Data Sharing: Your calculations will be visible in the results section, but company data will remain anonymous.
  3. Full Visibility: Both your calculations and company data will be visible in the results section.

Your chosen privacy option determines the level of visibility of your data within the platform.

4. Information Sharing / Visibility

We do not share personal data with third parties unless:

  • You have explicitly consented.
  • It is required by law (e.g., Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).
  • It is necessary to protect our legitimate interests or those of third parties, provided it does not override your rights (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

When your data appears in the results section of the “Carbon Footprint Calculator,” visibility is strictly governed by the privacy option you selected.

5. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. These technologies may collect and store information about your interactions with the Site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Storage

6.1 Location of Storage

All data is stored on secure servers within the European Union (EU) in compliance with GDPR Article 44-50 regarding international data transfers.

6.2 Retention Period

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Retention periods include:

  • Anonymous or aggregated data: Retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.
  • Personal data: Deleted or anonymized after 24 months of inactivity unless otherwise required by legal obligations.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

7.1 Right to Access (Article 15 GDPR)

You may request a copy of your data and details on how it is processed.

7.2 Right to Rectification (Article 16 GDPR)

You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

7.3 Right to Erasure (Article 17 GDPR)

You may request the deletion of your data, subject to certain legal exceptions.

7.4 Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18 GDPR)

You may request the limitation of data processing under certain conditions.

7.5 Right to Data Portability (Article 20 GDPR)

You may request the transfer of your data to another controller in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

7.6 Right to Object (Article 21 GDPR)

You may object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.

7.7 Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) if you believe your rights have been violated.

For any requests or concerns about your data, contact us at [tomasz.zgola@ppnt.poznan.pl].