GDPR

GDPR Privacy Policy for the Project: Promoting Circular Economy Thinking and Opportunities among NEETs and Low-Skilled Adults (2022-1-ES01-KA220-ADU-000086651)

1. Introduction

The project "Promoting Circular Economy Thinking and Opportunities among NEETs and Low-Skilled Adults" (hereinafter referred to as the "Project") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. The Project adheres to the requirements set forth by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, which governs the processing of personal data by European Union institutions and bodies.

This privacy policy explains why and how the Project collects and processes your personal data, how it is used, and the steps we take to ensure its protection. It also informs you about your rights concerning your data and how you can exercise these rights. You will also find the contact details of the responsible Data Controller, Data Protection Officer (DPO), and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) in case of any concerns.

2. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

The Project aims to promote circular economy concepts and create opportunities for NEETs (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) and low-skilled adults. In doing so, we may collect and process personal data for:

• Communicating with participants and stakeholders.

• Managing the dissemination of the project's results and ensuring effective networking.

• Sharing the outcomes of the project on public platforms, as part of the Erasmus+ program’s dissemination and exploitation strategy.

The legal basis for processing your personal data is:

• Regulation (EU) 2021/817 establishing Erasmus+.

• Consent provided by participants for their personal data to be used in the context of the project (e.g., photos, names, contact information).

3. Types of Personal Data Collected

The following categories of personal data may be collected and processed:

• Basic identification data: Name, surname, phone numbers, and email addresses of participants, including project coordinators and partners.

• Project-related data: Information concerning your participation in the project, feedback, and contributions to project activities.

• Photos and videos: Only with explicit consent, for dissemination purposes.

4. Consent for the Use of Data

Personal data, including photos and videos of participants, will only be collected and published on public platforms with explicit consent from the individuals involved. Participants have the right to withdraw their consent at any time, in which case their data will be removed from all relevant platforms.

5. Retention Period

We retain your personal data for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, typically for up to 10 years after the end of the project to ensure the long-term impact of the project results and to comply with the Erasmus+ requirements.

6. Protection and Security of Personal Data

We implement both technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure:

• Data is stored on secure servers.

• Access is restricted to authorized personnel involved in the project, following the "need to know" principle.

• Data is encrypted and protected according to GDPR security standards to prevent breaches and data loss.

7. Access to Your Personal Data

Access to personal data is limited to:

• Project coordinators and staff members responsible for managing the project.

• National agencies involved in the Erasmus+ program.

• Authorized third parties responsible for the technical and administrative management of the project, in line with GDPR compliance.

Your personal data will not be shared for any purposes beyond the project’s scope, nor will it be used for automated decision-making or profiling.

8. Your Rights as a Data Subject

As a participant in the project, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right to access your personal data and request corrections.

• Right to deletion ("right to be forgotten") of your personal data if you choose to withdraw your consent.

• Right to restrict processing if you contest the accuracy of your personal data or object to its processing.

• Right to data portability, allowing you to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

• Right to object to the processing of your personal data for specific reasons.

To exercise your rights, you can contact the Data Controller listed below.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights regarding the collection and use of your personal data, please contact:

Data Controller

Project Coordinator: 

Diputacion Valladolid

Proyectos Europeos

Área de Empleo, Desarrollo Económico y Reto Demográfico

Avda. Ramón y Cajal, 5

47003-Valladolid

+34 983 635 338 / Ext. 7338

www.diputaciondevalladolid.es

beremundo.ruydiaz@dipvalladolid.es

Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Beremundo Ruy Diaz Benhumea.

Técnico de Proyectos Europeos

Área de Empleo, Desarrollo Económico y Reto Demográfico

Avda. Ramón y Cajal, 5

47003-Valladolid

+34 983 635 338 / Ext. 7338

www.diputaciondevalladolid.es

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) if you believe that your rights under GDPR have been violated.

10. Further Information

For more details about how personal data is processed within the scope of the Erasmus+ program, you can consult the public register of processing operations maintained by the European Data Protection Supervisor: https://ec.europa.eu/dpo-register.