Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28/10/2024

European Network for Education and Training – EUNET e.V. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website [european-net.org] (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or subscribe to our newsletters.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number (if provided through forms or direct communication).
  • Newsletter Subscription: Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletters.
  • Other Communications: If you contact us directly, we may receive additional personal information that you choose to provide.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may collect certain information automatically, such as:

  • IP Address: Used to identify the geographical location of the connection.
  • Device Information: Type of device, operating system, and browser type.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To improve your experience, we may use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity on the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve Our Services: We process your data to ensure the proper functioning of our Site and improve the user experience.
  • Communications: To respond to your inquiries and provide information related to your interactions with us.
  • Newsletter: If you subscribe to our newsletters, we will use your email address to send you updates, news, and other relevant information about our activities.
  • Analytics: We may use collected data to monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends to improve our Site.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds to process your data:

  • Consent: By subscribing to our newsletter or using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
  • Legitimate Interest: We may process your data to improve our services and provide relevant updates if you have shown interest in our activities.

4. Newsletter Subscription

If you opt to subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your name and email address to send you regular updates. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly at [Insert contact email].

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to outside parties except as described below:

  • Service Providers: We may share your personal data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Site and sending newsletters.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal data if required by law or in response to a legal process.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

  • Newsletter Data: If you unsubscribe from our newsletters, we will immediately stop sending emails to your address and remove your contact details from our newsletter database.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request access to your personal data and obtain a copy.
  • Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Objection: You may object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: You may request the transfer of your data to another organization or to you.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert contact email].

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after the changes take effect indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

European Network for Education and Training – EUNET e.V.
Weberstraße 118
D – 53113 Bonn
Germany
Email: newsletter@european-net.org