1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the CARE4DIABETES Joint Action Consortium collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data Controller and Contact Information

The data controller for this project is Fundación para el Fomento en Asturias de la Investigación Científica y la Tecnología (FICYT), located at Calle Cabo Noval, 11, 1º C,33007 Oviedo, Principado de Asturias, España. The personal data processed by FICYT is collected and handled in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR). You can view the Privacy Policy by accessing this link – FICYT Privacy Policy. For any inquiries regarding your personal data or to exercise your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at:

  • Email: [web@care4diabetes.eu]
  • Address: Calle Cabo Noval, 11, 1º C,33007 Oviedo, Principado de Asturias, España.

3. Types of Data Collected

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address.
  • User Credentials: When you create an account, we may collect login credentials.
  • Usage Data: Information regarding your use of our website including IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior.
  • Other Information: Any additional data you may provide voluntarily, such as survey responses or queries.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for a specific purpose.
  • Contractual Necessity: To perform a contract with you, such as providing access to our online services.
  • Legal Obligation: In cases where data processing is required by law.
  • Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

5. Purposes of Data Processing

Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

  • Providing Services: To offer, operate, and maintain our website and associated services.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Project Administration: To monitor, evaluate, and report on project activities in line with funding requirements.
  • Improvement of Services: To analyze usage and improve the user experience on our site.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

  • Project Partners: Within the CARE4DIABETES Consortium for project-related purposes.
  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors that support website functionality (e.g., hosting providers, IT services) under appropriate contractual agreements.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

All such data sharing is conducted in full compliance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. When your data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request details about the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your data.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data, particularly in relation to direct marketing.
  • Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your user experience. Cookies help us:

  • Analyze usage statistics.
  • Personalize content and ads.
  • Ensure website functionality.

You may adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies; however, this may affect the functionality of our website.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Despite our efforts, no security system is impenetrable, so please ensure you protect your login credentials and personal devices.

11. International Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred to a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with the GDPR.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised version will be published on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy regularly.

13. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: web@care4diabetes.eu
  • Address: Calle Cabo Noval, 11, 1º C,33007 Oviedo, Principado de Asturias, España.