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Privacy Policy

1. An overview of data protection

General

The following gives a simple overview of what happens to your personal information when you visit our website. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy found below.

Data collection on our website

Who is responsible for the data collection on this website?

The data collected on this website are processed by the website operator. The operator's contact details can be found in the website's required legal notice.

How do we collect your data?

Some data are collected when you provide it to us. This could, for example, be data you enter on a contact form.

Other data are collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. These data are primarily technical data such as the browser and operating system you are using or when you accessed the page. These data are collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data can be used to analyze how visitors use the site.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You always have the right to request information about your stored data, its origin, its recipients, and the purpose of its collection at no charge. You also have the right to request that it be corrected, blocked, or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the address given in the legal notice if you have further questions about the issue of privacy and data protection. You may also, of course, file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities.

Analytics and third-party tools

When visiting our website, statistical analyses may be made of your surfing behavior. This happens primarily using cookies and analytics. The analysis of your surfing behavior is usually anonymous, i.e. we will not be able to identify you from this data. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in the following privacy policy.

You can object to this analysis. We will inform you below about how to exercise your options in this regard.

2. General information and mandatory information

Data protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data as confidential and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

If you use this website, various pieces of personal data will be collected. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what information we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

Please note that data transmitted via the internet (e.g. via email communication) may be subject to security breaches. Complete protection of your data from third-party access is not possible.

Notice concerning the party responsible for this website

The party responsible for processing data on this website is:

European Research and Project Office GmbH
Heinrich-Hertz-Allee 1
66386 St.Ingbert

Represented by:
Jörg Scherer

Telephone: +49 6894 388 130
Email: contact-us@eurice.eu

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (names, email addresses, etc.).

Revocation of your consent to the processing of your data

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect. An informal email making this request is sufficient. The data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.

Right to file complaints with regulatory authorities

If there has been a breach of data protection legislation, the person affected may file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities. The competent regulatory authority for matters related to data protection legislation is the data protection officer of the German state in which our company is headquartered. A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at the following link: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data which we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract automatically delivered to yourself or to a third party in a standard, machine-readable format. If you require the direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.

SSL or TLS encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and for the protection of the transmission of confidential content, such as the inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection in your browser's address line when it changes from "http://" to "https://" and the lock icon is displayed in your browser's address bar.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transfer to us cannot be read by third parties.

Information, blocking, deletion

As permitted by law, you have the right to be provided at any time with information free of charge about any of your personal data that is stored as well as its origin, the recipient and the purpose for which it has been processed. You also have the right to have this data corrected, blocked or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the address given in our legal notice if you have further questions on the topic of personal data.

3. Data protection officer

Statutory data protection officer

We have appointed a data protection officer for our company.

Verimax GmbH
Warndtstraße 115
66127 Saarbrücken

Telephone: +49 89 800 65 78 0
Email: dsb.eurice@verimax.de

4. Data collection on our website

Cookies

Some of our web pages use cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain any viruses. Cookies help make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies." They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain in your device's memory until you delete them. These cookies make it possible to recognize your browser when you next visit the site.

You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept cookies under certain conditions or to always reject them, or to automatically delete cookies when closing your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Cookies which are necessary to allow electronic communications or to provide certain functions you wish to use are stored pursuant to Art. 6 paragraph 1, letter f of GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies to ensure an optimized service provided free of technical errors. If other cookies (such as those used to analyze your surfing behavior) are also stored, they will be treated separately in this privacy policy.

Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser automatically transmits to us in "server log files". These are:

  • Browser type and browser version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Host name of the accessing computer
  • Time of the server request
  • IP address

These data will not be combined with data from other sources.

This constitutes a justified interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

5. LinkedIn

We aim to regularly inform you about current developments of the project making use of the social network LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, hereinafter referred to as “LinkedIn”. Please note, that you use this service and its functions on your own responsibility. This applies in particular to the use of interactive functions (e.g. share, rate).

We have no influence neither on the type nor the scope of the data processed by LinkedIn. We do not gain full access to such collected user data or any user profiles. We can only access public profile information. Which information you share publicly can be adjusted via your LinkedIn settings. In addition, you can actively hide your reactions to a post or unfollow the page via the LinkedIn settings. LinkedIn collects personal data of the user, e.g. via cookies. Such collection of user data by LinkedIn can also occur even if the user is not logged in or registered at LinkedIn. Information on which data and for what purposes is processed by LinkedIn can be found in the LinkedIn privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy-summary

LinkedIn provides the following anonymous statistics about the usage of our project-related LinkedIn page:

  • Follower: number of persons following the page – including growth and development over a defined time frame
  • Range: number of people who see a specific contribution; number of interactions on a post, e.g., which pieces of content initiate more engagement within the community than others.

Those statistics are used to steadily improve our LinkedIn online content and to better respond to the interests of our users. We cannot link statistical data with the profiles of our LinkedIn followers.

We only receive personal data via LinkedIn, if you actively transmit your data by sending a personal LinkedIn message. We use this data (e.g. name, surname) to respond to your query.

6. Nemesis Open Call Submission Portal

Information about data processing within the Nemesis Open Call submission procedure

Who is responsible for the processing of personal data?

The processing of personal data within the Nemesis Open Call submission and evaluation procedure is carried out by the Nemesis project coordinator together with the project partners involved in the evaluation of the Open Call, including EURICE as partner responsible for the management including operation and administration of the submission procedure.

The Open Call process includes the submission, evaluation and management of applications for Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) within the Nemesis project funded under the Horizon Europe programme.

Which sources and data are used?

If you submit an application within the Nemesis Open Call procedure via the submission portal on the Nemesis website, please note that personal data entered into the submission form and contained in uploaded application/supporting documents will be processed.

This may include in particular:

  • first and last name,
  • email address,
  • telephone number,
  • postal address,
  • organisation and organisational role/function,
  • gender information (optional),
  • proposal/application content,
  • applicant declarations,
  • proof of access to the experimental site,
  • and potentially signatures or other applicant-related information contained in uploaded files.

In addition, certain technical data may be processed in connection with the operation and security of the submission system, such as server logs, IP addresses, timestamps and technical metadata.

The website is hosted via IONOS. Form submissions are transmitted to the Open Call mailbox (opencalls@nemesis-soil.eu) and may subsequently be forwarded to additional recipients involved in the Open Call management and evaluation procedure.

Applicants are requested not to upload unnecessary sensitive personal data within proposal/supporting documents.

Why do we process your data (purpose of processing) and what is the legal basis?

Personal data are processed for the purposes of:

  • submission and handling of applications,
  • evaluation of proposals,
  • communication with applicants,
  • conflict-of-interest checks,
  • preparation and management of sub-grant agreements,
  • statistical and reporting purposes related to the Open Call,
  • and fulfilment of applicable documentation and accountability obligations connected to the Nemesis project and the related EU funding framework.

The primary legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), namely the legitimate interest in organising, managing, documenting and ensuring a fair and transparent Open Call and evaluation procedure.

For successful applicants, certain processing activities related to the preparation and conclusion of sub-grant agreements may additionally be based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (steps prior to entering into a contract).

Where applicable legal or audit obligations arise from the relevant EU funding framework, processing may additionally take place on the basis of Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Who will receive my data?

For the purposes described above, personal data may be made available to:

  • the Nemesis project coordinator,
  • EURICE as partner involved in the Open Call management and evaluation process,
  • consortium partners involved in the evaluation and monitoring process (e.g. Living Lab Leaders and internal reviewers),
  • external evaluators/reviewers,
  • and administrative/technical support involved in operating the submission process.

The identities of specific evaluators/reviewers may vary depending on conflict-of-interest assessments, availabilities and the subject matter of the proposal.

The website hosting environment is operated by IONOS.

Form submissions and uploaded documents may be made available to recipients involved in the management and evaluation of the Open Call procedure, including relevant project partners and evaluators where necessary for the assessment and administration of applications.

How long will my data be stored?

Personal data and related application/supporting documentation will generally be retained for the duration necessary to complete the Open Call procedure, including:

  • evaluation and award procedures,
  • communication and follow-up related to the Open Call,
  • documentation and reporting activities,
  • and applicable audit/accountability obligations connected to the Nemesis project and the related EU funding framework.

Retention logic

  • Unsuccessful applications Personal data contained in unsuccessful, withdrawn or replaced applications will be retained for five (5) years after the end of the year of the call deadline.
  • Successful applications / sub-grants Personal data contained in successful applications and in documents related to sub-grant preparation, implementation, reporting and payment will be retained for four (4) years after the end of the sub-grant implementation period or, if later, after the last financial/accounting operation related to the sub-grant has taken place, unless a longer retention period is required for audit, legal or regulatory purposes.

Where necessary, data may therefore be retained beyond the end of the Open Call procedure for documentation, audit or legal purposes.

Will my data be transmitted to a third country or international organisation?

According to the current technical and organisational setup, no transfer of personal data to third countries (outside the EEA) or international organisations is intended.

Data processing takes place within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Which data protection rights do I have?

You have the right of access (Art. 15 GDPR), rectification (Art. 16 GDPR), erasure (Art. 17 GDPR), restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR), data portability (Art. 20 GDPR), and the right to object (Art. 21 GDPR), subject to the applicable legal conditions.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

Am I obliged to provide my data?

You only have to provide those personal data that are necessary for the submission, evaluation and management of the Open Call procedure.

Without the required information and supporting documentation, applications cannot be processed or evaluated.