Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the FEDORA Horizon website (“Website”).
FEDORA is a Horizon Europe research and innovation project funded by the European Union. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly, transparently and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the UK GDPR (where applicable), and other relevant data protection legislation.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
By using this Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal information through this Website is:
FEDORA Horizon Project
Email: info@fedora-horizon.eu
Where appropriate, personal data may also be processed by project partners in accordance with their responsibilities under the Horizon Europe project.
3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect the following information.
Information you provide
When you contact us via the website, subscribe to our newsletter or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:
- Name
- Organisation
- Email address
- Country (where provided)
- Subject of enquiry
- Message content
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide
You should avoid including sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your enquiry.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Website we may automatically collect:
- IP address (where available)
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Date and time of access
- General geographic location
- Website interaction data
This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide information about the FEDORA project
- Send newsletters where you have requested them
- Improve the Website
- Analyse website performance
- Maintain website security
- Detect abuse and fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations
We never sell your personal information.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the activity, we process your information under one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
For example:
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Non-essential cookies
- Analytics cookies (where consent is required)
You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f))
For example:
- Responding to enquiries
- Website administration
- Security monitoring
- Improving website functionality
We ensure these interests do not override your fundamental rights.
Legal Obligations (Article 6(1)(c))
Where required by law.
6. Contact Forms
If you complete an enquiry form on our Website, we process the information you provide solely to respond to your enquiry.
Form submissions are transmitted securely and sent directly to authorised project representatives by email.
We retain enquiry information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your request or fulfil any related administrative obligations.
7. Newsletter
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and any associated subscription details are processed using Mailchimp, provided by Intuit Inc.
Your information is used solely to send project news, updates and related communications.
Every newsletter contains an unsubscribe link, allowing you to withdraw your consent at any time.
8. Google Analytics
This Website uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the Website.
Google Analytics helps us analyse:
- visitor numbers
- page popularity
- navigation patterns
- website performance
- user engagement
Google Analytics collects information such as browser type, device information, approximate location and usage statistics.
Where required by law, Analytics cookies are only activated after you provide consent through our cookie banner.
9. Google reCAPTCHA
Our forms are protected using Google reCAPTCHA.
This service helps prevent spam and automated abuse.
reCAPTCHA may collect information including:
- IP address
- browser information
- mouse movements
- time spent on page
- device characteristics
This processing is subject to Google’s own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
10. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies.
These include:
- Essential cookies
- Analytics cookies
- Preference cookies
- Security cookies
Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.
11. Sharing Your Information
We may share personal information with trusted service providers who help operate this Website, including:
- Mailchimp
- Website hosting providers
- Technical support providers
These organisations only process personal information on our instructions or under their own legal obligations.
We do not sell personal information.
12. International Transfers
Some of our service providers may process personal information outside the European Economic Area.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used, including:
- European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses
- UK International Data Transfer Agreement (where applicable)
- Other legally recognised safeguards
13. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods include:
- Contact enquiries – until the enquiry has been resolved, unless a longer retention period is required.
- Newsletter subscriptions – until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data – according to Google Analytics retention settings.
- Technical logs – only as long as necessary for security and maintenance.
14. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information, including:
- Secure website hosting
- HTTPS encryption
- Access controls
- Software updates
- Spam protection
- Security monitoring
Although we take reasonable precautions, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
15. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority
Requests can be sent to:
16. Third-Party Websites
Our Website contains links to external websites operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
17. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any significant changes will be published on this page together with the revised date.
18. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:
FEDORA Horizon Project
Email: info@fedora-horizon.eu