{"id":3,"date":"2025-04-23T21:23:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T21:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecoinnovate.eu\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-09-22T22:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T21:23:23","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecoinnovate.eu\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3\" class=\"elementor elementor-3\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a390d63 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a390d63\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37554c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37554c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"323\">Privacy Policy<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"344\">1. INTRODUCTION<\/h3><p data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"669\">This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ecoinnovate.eu\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ecoinnovate.eu<\/a>\u00a0(the \u201cSite\u201d) and engage with our project activities, including contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, EduBot usage, event registrations, or any interaction with the EcoInnovate AI+ platform.<\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"849\">By using this Site, you confirm that you are over the age of 13. If you are under 18, please ensure you have permission from a parent or guardian before submitting personal data.<\/p><p data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"914\"><strong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"870\">EcoInnovate AI+<\/strong> is a partnership project co-coordinated by:<\/p><ul data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1041\"><li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"977\"><p data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"977\"><strong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"933\">UAB, The Critical<\/strong>, Vilnius, Lithuania (Project Coordinator)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1041\"><p data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1041\"><strong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1019\">Hafelekar Unternehmensberatung GmbH<\/strong>, Neulengbach, Austria<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1167\">These organizations act as joint data controllers for any data collected through this website or project-related activities.<\/p><p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1297\"><strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1189\">Contact details:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\" \/>Email: <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"mailto:info@thecritical.lt\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1227\">info@thecritical.lt<\/a><br data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1230\" \/>UAB, The Critical: Vilnius, Lithuania<br data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\" \/>Hafelekar: Neulengbach, Austria<\/p><p data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1462\">If you have concerns about your data, you can contact your national Data Protection Authority. However, we encourage you to contact us first to resolve any issues.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1496\">2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT<\/h3><p data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1567\">We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1985\"><li data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1699\"><p data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1699\"><strong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1600\">Identity and Contact Data<\/strong>: Name, email, organization, job title (e.g., when using a contact form or registering for events).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1792\"><p data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1792\"><strong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1716\">Usage Data<\/strong>: How you use the Site, including page visits and interactions with EduBots.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1893\"><p data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1893\"><strong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1813\">Technical Data<\/strong>: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and similar technical information.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1985\"><p data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1985\"><strong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1925\">Communication Preferences<\/strong>: Your choices regarding newsletters or educational updates.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2133\">We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health, religious or political views) and do not intentionally collect data from users under 13 years old.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2166\">3. HOW WE COLLECT DATA<\/h3><p data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2197\">We collect your data through:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2512\"><li data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2304\"><p data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2304\"><strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2217\">Direct input<\/strong>: via forms, surveys, chatbot interaction, newsletter sign-ups, or when you contact us.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2418\"><p data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2418\"><strong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2329\">Automated tracking<\/strong>: through cookies and analytics tools to understand how our website and EduBots are used.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2512\"><p data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2512\"><strong data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2445\">Third-party services<\/strong>: such as Google Analytics, for website optimization purposes only.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2601\">4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA<\/h3><p data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2633\">Your personal data is used to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2890\"><li data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2682\"><p data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2682\">Respond to your inquiries or support requests<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2766\"><p data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2766\">Send project updates, event invitations, or educational materials (if subscribed)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2818\"><p data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2818\">Improve our content, EduBots, and user experience<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2890\"><p data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2890\">Report anonymized usage data to Erasmus+ evaluators (aggregated only)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2929\">We rely on the following legal bases:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3125\"><li data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3013\"><p data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3013\"><strong data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2956\">Legitimate interest<\/strong> (e.g., improving the website, promoting project results)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3073\"><p data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3073\"><strong data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3027\">Consent<\/strong> (for newsletters and outreach communications)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3125\"><p data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3125\"><strong data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3096\">Legal obligation<\/strong> (Erasmus+ project reporting)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3207\">You can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"mailto:info@thecritical.lt\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"675\">info@thecritical.lt<\/a>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3233\">5. DATA SHARING<\/h3><p data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3273\">We do <strong data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3253\">not sell<\/strong> or trade your data.<\/p><p data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3303\">We may share your data with:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3511\"><li data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3351\"><p data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3351\">Our project partners (UAB, The Critical and Hafelekar)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3398\"><p data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3398\">IT and hosting providers supporting our Site<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3511\"><p data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3511\">Erasmus+ National Agencies or European Commission evaluators (anonymized, unless otherwise required for audit)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3620\">All third parties are required to respect and securely process your data in compliance with EU regulations.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3662\">6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS<\/h3><p data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3843\">If any data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is done under adequate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or EU adequacy decisions.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3870\">7. DATA SECURITY<\/h3><p data-start=\"3872\" data-end=\"4104\">We apply strict security protocols, including encryption, restricted access, and secure backups to protect your data. Only authorized personnel from our project team or trusted providers can access personal data, and only as needed.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4132\">8. DATA RETENTION<\/h3><p data-start=\"4134\" data-end=\"4386\">We retain personal data only as long as necessary for project delivery, legal compliance, and reporting\u2014typically until the project ends or six years post-project for audit purposes. You may request earlier deletion, subject to regulatory requirements.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4411\">9. YOUR RIGHTS<\/h3><p data-start=\"4413\" data-end=\"4435\">You have the right to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4607\"><li data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4464\"><p data-start=\"4439\" data-end=\"4464\">Access your personal data<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4465\" data-end=\"4502\"><p data-start=\"4467\" data-end=\"4502\">Correct inaccurate or outdated data<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4503\" data-end=\"4545\"><p data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4545\">Request deletion (right to be forgotten)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4576\"><p data-start=\"4548\" data-end=\"4576\">Object to certain processing<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4577\" data-end=\"4607\"><p data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4607\">Withdraw consent at any time<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4672\">To exercise your rights, contact: <strong data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4672\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"mailto:info@thecritical.lt\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4645\" data-end=\"4670\">info@thecritical.lt<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4674\" data-end=\"4705\">We will respond within 30 days.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4712\" data-end=\"4737\">10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS<\/h3><p data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4937\">Our Site may link to educational or project partner websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. Please read their privacy policies before submitting any data.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4944\" data-end=\"4959\">11. COOKIES<\/h3><p data-start=\"4961\" data-end=\"5165\">We use cookies to optimize your experience and understand usage patterns. You may refuse cookies via your browser settings. Some features (e.g., EduBots) may not function properly if cookies are disabled.<\/p><hr data-start=\"5198\" data-end=\"5201\" \/><p data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5229\"><em data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5229\">Last updated: April 2025<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy 1. 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