This Privacy Policy outlines how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you use the terrameta-project.eu website (the “Website”). The Website has been developed under the TERRAMETA Project (the “Project”) funded from the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101097101, including top-up funding by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe funding guarantee and aims to provide information, resources, and services related to the objectives and outcomes of the Project.

We may collect personal information from users when they voluntarily provide it to us, such as when contacting us, subscribing to newsletters, or participating in surveys or forms on the Website. The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Name;
• Email address;
• Organization;
• Country;
• Other information provided voluntarily by the user.

In addition to personal information, we may collect certain non-personal information automatically when users visit the Website. This may include IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical information.

We may use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Website and its functionality;
• To respond to inquiries, requests, or communications from users;
• To send periodic newsletters, updates, or project-related information to users who have subscribed to our mailing list;
• To conduct surveys, research, or analysis related to the Project;
• To improve the user experience of the Website and its services;
• To comply with legal obligations or enforce our rights.

We will not sell, rent, or lease users’ personal information to third parties without their consent unless required by law.

We will retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with applicable laws and regulations. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information we collect and store. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of users’ personal information.

The Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the user experience and collect certain information automatically. Cookies are small files stored on the user’s device that enable us to recognize their device and capture certain information. Users can manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are not controlled or operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those websites to understand how they collect, use, and protect personal information.

The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information from our systems.

The Website may be accessed by users from various countries. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to the European Union and other countries where the Project consortium or its service providers may operate, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Users may have certain rights regarding their personal information under applicable data protection laws. These rights may include the right to access, rectify, restrict processing, object to processing, and request the deletion of personal information. To exercise these rights or inquire about the personal information we hold about you, please contact us using the information provided below.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our information practices or applicable laws. We encourage users to periodically review this Privacy Policy for any updates. The updated Privacy Policy will be effective upon posting on the Website.

If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the use of your personal information, please contact us at: info@terrameta-project.eu.