Privacy Policy
1. Field of Application
This Privacy Policy elucidates the nature, scope, and objectives governing the collection and utilization of personal data on the website: https://gocloudsecure.eu (hereafter referred to as the ‘website’). The website serves as the digital platform for the “Go Cloud! Go Secure!” project — an initiative advancing a Cloud Security Implementation Model for SMEs — co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union under Project Number: KA220-VET-9446EA09.
The responsibility for overseeing data processing activities on this website lies with the consortium of the “Go Cloud! Go Secure!” project, which comprises the following partners:
Applicant (Coordinator): FH JOANNEUM GESELLSCHAFT MBH (Austria)
Partner 1: ETE FAROS LTD (Cyprus)
Partner 2: I.E.R.F.O.P. ONLUS (Italy)
Partner 3: Acta Consulting Ltd. (Bulgaria)
Partner 4: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Csongrad-Csanad (Hungary)
These entities are collectively referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our” in this Privacy Policy. Further information about the project consortium and our contact details can be accessed via the Contact page of the website. For inquiries pertaining to data protection, please reach out to admin@gocloudsecure.eu.
2. Information We Collect & How We Use It
We collect personal identification data from users through various interactions, including, but not limited to, website visits, form submissions, newsletter subscriptions, and participation in activities or features provided on the website. The categories of personal data collected may include, but are not limited to, users’ names, email addresses, and any information voluntarily provided by users.
Our data collection is strictly limited to operational needs. We do not monetize personal data, nor do we engage in the sale, trade, or rental of users’ personal identification data. The collected data serves to support the website’s functionality, enhance user experience, and facilitate continuous website improvement.
We employ stringent data collection, storage, and processing protocols, as well as security mechanisms, to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal data.
3. Log Data
Each visit to our website generates automated log data. This data, submitted by the user’s browser, may include information such as IP addresses, browser types, browser versions, pages visited, timestamps, duration of visits, and other analytical diagnostics. This information is primarily used for system administration, trend analysis, and enhancing the website’s performance.
All IP addresses are anonymized immediately upon collection. Log data is not linked to other personal data that users actively provide.
4. Cookies
Our website utilizes cookies to optimize the user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on users’ devices that enable the website to recognize user preferences and deliver a customized experience. We classify cookies as follows:
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for website navigation and the proper execution of core functionalities.
- Functionality Cookies: Facilitate the personalization of user experience by storing preferences.
- Analytical Cookies: Track user activity on the website, with anonymized data employed to enhance website functionality.
Users are presented with the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies through a cookie consent banner. Users may also configure their web browsers to block cookies or alert them when cookies are being deployed. However, disabling cookies may impair the functionality of certain features on the website.
5. Google Analytics
We leverage Google Analytics, a web analytics service from Google Inc., to obtain insights into website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather information on users’ browsing behavior, including session duration, pages accessed, and engagement metrics.
To prioritize user privacy, we implement Google’s “anonymizeIp” function, which truncates IP addresses before they are stored. This ensures that personal identification through IP addresses is not feasible.
Users may opt to accept or reject the deployment of Google Analytics cookies. Declining these cookies does not impede access to the website’s essential functions.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or lease users’ personal identification data to third parties. We may, however, share aggregated demographic data, devoid of any personally identifiable attributes, with our project partners, funding bodies, and stakeholders to demonstrate project impact.
We may also disclose users’ personal data where required by law or if disclosure is necessary to safeguard our rights, fulfill legal obligations, or ensure the safety of users.
7. Data Protection and Security
We have established comprehensive technical and organizational measures to secure users’ personal data. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel and partners directly involved in the project. Communication and data transfers are safeguarded using secure protocols (e.g., HTTPS). Security practices are regularly audited and updated to maintain compliance with data protection standards.
8. Retention of Personal Data
Personal data is retained only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the objectives outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required to comply with legal obligations. Anonymized log data and analytical data may be retained for the purpose of improving the website’s performance.
9. Your Data Rights
Users retain their rights concerning personal data as provided by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable local laws. These rights include access, rectification, deletion, restriction, objection, and data portability, subject to the conditions and limitations set by the law. For more information about your rights, please refer to the GDPR or your local data protection regulations. To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@gocloudsecure.eu.10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy becomes effective on December 12, 2024, and will remain effective unless superseded by amendments. Any revisions to the policy will be published on this page, and users are encouraged to review it periodically to remain aware of changes.
In the event of substantial changes, a prominent notification will be displayed on the homepage. Continued use of the website following such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. Contacting Us
For any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal data, users may contact us via email at admin@gocloudsecure.eu or through the Contact page of our website.
Effective Date: December 12, 2024
