Scope and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to the ATC (Algae Taxonomy Changes) website, an initiative of the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA). EABA is the data controller (“Responsible Entity”) for all personal data processed via this site. For any questions, please contact the Responsible Entity at [email protected].
Compliance with GDPR and Google Consent Mode
We fully comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and have implemented Google Consent Mode 2.1, ensuring that all non-essential cookies and tracking tools operate only after obtaining your explicit consent, thereby safeguarding your privacy.
Information We Collect
Log Files
We collect standard server log data (IP addresses, browser type, ISP, timestamps, referring/exit pages, click counts) to administer the site and analyse trends. This data is never linked to any personally identifiable information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to store preferences and personalise content. Under Google Consent Mode 2.1, non-essential cookies and tags are activated only once you have given your consent.
How We Use Your Data
- Analyse site performance and user behaviour;
- Administer and improve the website;
- Customise content based on user preferences.
Comments Policy
Visitors may leave comments on the website. All comments are moderated by the Responsible Entity to ensure compliance with our guidelines. Comment authors who wish to have their contributions removed can submit a removal request using the contact details above, and it will be processed promptly.
Contact Form
The website features a contact form solely to facilitate communication between users and the Responsible Entity. All information submitted via this form is treated confidentially and used only to address your enquiries.
Third-Party Services
Our site may display content or advertisements served by third-party providers. These providers use their own cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons, over which we have no control. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for details on their data practices and opt-out options.
Children’s Privacy
Protecting children’s privacy online is important to us. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe that such information has been provided to us via the website, please contact us using the details above, and we will remove it without undue delay.
Online-Only Policy
This Privacy Policy covers only information collected through this website and is not applicable to any data obtained through offline channels or other websites.
Your Rights and Consent
By using the website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and its terms. Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase or restrict the processing of your personal data, object to its processing, and request data portability. To exercise these rights, please reach out via the contact details above.
