Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 27/06/2025

Welcome to www.proconproject.eu. Your privacy and data protection are very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data, and sets out the terms for using our website.

By accessing this site, you agree to these Terms and Conditions and the practices described herein.

 

1. Data Controller

The data controller for personal data collected through this website is:

Procon Project
Email: javier.jerez@uvic.cat
Registered office: University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia, Carrer de la Sagrada Família, 7, 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain

 

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data in the following contexts:

A. Newsletter Subscription (Optional)

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Type of organisation

B. Contact Form Submissions (Optional)

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email address
  • Message content

 

3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

Your personal data is collected solely for the purposes listed below:

Newsletter Subscription (Optional):
To send you non-commercial informational communications regarding the ProCon project, related topics, news, and events.

When you sign up, you will be asked to provide explicit consent (Article 6.1.a GDPR), by clicking a dedicated checkbox.

You may unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link in each email, or by contacting us.

Contact Form (Optional):
To respond to your inquiries and manage communications.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR)

 

4. Who Can Access Your Data

Your data is accessible only to authorised personnel involved in the management of the website. We do not sell or share your data with third parties.

If technical service providers (e.g., hosting, email platform) process data on our behalf, they do so under data processing agreements that ensure GDPR compliance.

 

5. How Long We Store Your Data

Newsletter data: Stored until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent
Contact Form Data: Retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and any relevant follow-up.

In all cases, your personal data will be deleted by 31 October 2027, at the latest, in line with the project’s conclusion.

 

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights at any time:

  • Access your data

  • Correct or update your data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent (for newsletter)

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at: javier.jerez@uvic.cat

Should you believe your data has been processed unlawfully, you also have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority in your country.

 

7. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of your data, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Access control

  • Protection against unauthorised access and cyber threats

 

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure technical operation of the website (essential cookies)

  • To analyse website usage (analytics cookies)

  • To remember user preferences (functional cookies)

A cookie banner appears upon the first visit to allow users to accept, refuse or customise cookie settings.

For full details, please consult our Cookie Policy.

 

9. Modifications to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in legal obligations, technology, or site functionality. Any substantial changes will be communicated via email or a notice on the website. 

 

10. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

📧 javier.jerez@uvic.cat
🌐www.proconproject.eu