Privacy Policy

  1. Introduction

The FRAME Project respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit the website project-frame.eu (the “Website”).

The Website is operated within the framework of an EU-funded project and serves informational, dissemination, and communication purposes only.

  1. Data Controller

The data controller for this Website is:

Business Innovation Council (BIC)

  1. Personal Data We Collect

We aim to minimise data collection. Depending on how you interact with the Website, we may collect:

  1. a) Automatically collected data

When you visit the Website, limited technical data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited

This data is used solely for technical, security, and statistical purposes.

  1. b) Data you voluntarily provide

If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any personal data included in your message
  1. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed only for the following purposes:

  • Operating and securing the Website
  • Responding to enquiries or requests
  • Dissemination and communication activities related to the FRAME Project
  • Aggregated, anonymous statistics to improve the Website

Personal data is not used for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing of personal data is based on:

  • Article 6(1)(e) GDPR – performance of a task carried out in the public interest (EU-funded project activities)
  • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests (Website security and functionality)
  • Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent, where applicable (e.g. when you voluntarily contact us)
  1. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, and in line with EU project obligations.

Once no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

  1. Data Sharing and Transfers

Personal data is not sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

Data may be accessed by:

  • Members of the FRAME Project consortium
  • Technical service providers (e.g. hosting providers), acting as data processors

All processors act under appropriate contractual safeguards and comply with GDPR.

No personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless adequate safeguards are in place.

  1. Cookies and Analytics

The Website may use essential cookies necessary for its proper functioning.

Where analytics tools are used:

  • Data is collected in aggregated and anonymised form
  • No tracking for advertising or profiling purposes is carried out

Further information is provided in the Website’s Cookies Policy, if applicable.

  1. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where consent applies)
  • Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority

Requests can be submitted via email to: info@project-frame.eu

  1. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or alteration
  • Unlawful processing
  1. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.
This Privacy Policy applies only to project-frame.eu. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

  1. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection matters, please contact:

MAReA scarl
Email: info@mareanetwork.eu
Website: https://mareanetwork.eu/

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