PRIVACY POLICY

Welcome to the website of CirC.le

Protecting your personal information is a priority for us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://circleproject.eu.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in several ways, including:

A. Personal Information
This includes any information that identifies you personally, such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Academic or professional details (e.g., enrollment status, faculty, or program)

B. Non-Personal Information
This includes data that does not identify you personally, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Date and time of your visit

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for purposes such as:

Providing academic and administrative services
Responding to inquiries or requests
Improving the website and user experience
Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
Research and statistical purposes (in aggregated, non-identifiable form)

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

Government Agencies: To comply with funding requirements or legal obligations.
Service Providers: Third-party entities that assist us in website hosting, analytics, or communication tools.
Academic Partners: Collaborating institutions or researchers (only when relevant to your academic or professional engagement).

4. Your Rights

As a user, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access: You can request to access the data we have about you.
Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal or administrative obligations).
Opt-Out: You may opt out of cookies or marketing communications.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

5. Data Security

We employ administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

8. Legal Basis for Processing

As a publicly funded university, our data processing practices comply with applicable laws, including:

[Include any relevant national privacy laws, such as GDPR (EU) or CCPA (US).]
Governmental regulations associated with state funding or education.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.