This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Campus, Scotland, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the), email: g.goussetis@hw.ac.uk, phone: +44 (0)131 451 3055 on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website https://sparehorizon.eu (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the same, please do not access or use the Service.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://sparehorizon.eu.
Data controller
The data controller is Heriot-Watt University, acting as the coordinator of the SPARE project consortium.
For any privacy-related questions, please contact: g.goussetis@hw.ac.uk
Types of data collected
This website does not collect personal data actively. However, it uses Google Site Kit to gather aggregated website analytics.
Use of Google Site Kit / Analytics
Google Site Kit uses cookies and similar technologies to analyse website traffic and performance. The data may include anonymised IP addresses, browser information, and usage statistics.
The data is processed by Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Legal basis for processing
The processing of analytics data is based on the website administrator’s legitimate interest in monitoring website performance and ensuring proper functionality (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Analytics cookies are activated only after the user gives explicit consent through the cookie banner.
Cookies
Mention that non-essential cookies are used only with user consent and can be managed through browser settings or the cookie banner. To learn more about how we use these and your choices in relation to these tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Data retention
Analytics data are retained for a limited period as defined by Google Analytics settings, and then automatically deleted.
User rights
Depending on the law that applies, you may have a right to access and rectify or erase your personal data or receive a copy of your personal data, restrict or object to the active processing of your data, ask us to share (port) your personal information to another entity, withdraw any consent you provided to us to process your data, a right to lodge a complaint with a statutory authority and such other rights as may be relevant under applicable laws. To exercise these rights, you can write to us at g.goussetis@hw.ac.uk. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.Do note that if you do not allow us to collect or process the required personal information or withdraw the consent to process the same for the required purposes, you may not be able to access or use the services for which your information was sought.
Security
The security of your information is important to us and we will use reasonable security measures to prevent the loss, misuse or unauthorized alteration of your information under our control. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.
Third Party Links & Use Of Your Information
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy policy and other practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any website or service that may be accessible via a link on the Service. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
Updates
This privacy notice may be updated to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal requirements.