Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 June 2025

Welcome to the eWAVE Project website – https://ewave-project.eu (the “Website”).

We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and other applicable laws.

1. Who We Are

The eWAVE Project is a European Union-funded research initiative. The Website is operated and maintained by TechConcepts B.V., on behalf of the eWAVE consortium.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

Email: willar.vonk@techconcepts.eu or info@techconcepts.eu

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Directly

Contact information (e.g., name, email address) when you contact us via forms or email.
Subscription data if you subscribe to newsletters or updates.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring URLs
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Cookies and usage data (see Section 6)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries or contact requests
To send newsletters or updates (if you have opted in)
To improve the functionality and performance of the Website
To ensure the security of the Website

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

Your consent (e.g., for newsletters)
Our legitimate interest in managing and improving the Website
Compliance with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

Your personal data may be shared with:

Consortium partners for project-related communication
Website hosting providers and analytics services
Legal authorities if required by law

We ensure that all third parties respect the security of your personal data and comply with GDPR requirements.

6. Cookies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie banner when visiting the site.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at willar.vonk@techconcepts.eu or info@techconcepts.eu.

9. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: willar.vonk@techconcepts.eu or info@techconcepts.eu