Privacy Policy 

The HERCULES Project ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website: https://hercules-project.jimdosite.com (the "Site"). 

1. Data Controller 

The data controller responsible for your personal data is: 

Dr. Andrés Parra Puerto
Department of Physical Chemistry - Faculty of Sciences
Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig s/n
03690, San Vicente del Raspeig - Alicante, Spain
Email: [email protected]

2. Data We Collect 

a. Information You Provide 

When you interact with our Site, such as by filling out the contact form, we may collect: 

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Message content

Providing this information is voluntary, but necessary to respond to your inquiries. 

b. Information Collected Automatically 

Our Site may automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including: 

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages viewed and time spent on the Site

3. Legal Basis for Processing 

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds: 

  • Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., responding to inquiries).
  • Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our website and services, provided that these interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.

4. How We Use Your Data 

We use the collected data to: 

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide information about the HERCULES Project.
  • Improve our website's functionality and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

5. Data Sharing and Transfers 

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, as our website is hosted on Jimdo, your data may be processed by Jimdo GmbH and its subprocessors. Jimdo ensures compliance with GDPR and has implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. For more information, please refer to Jimdo's General Data Protection Policy. 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies 

Our Site uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Upon your first visit, you will be prompted to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the "Cookie Settings" link on our website. 

7. Data Retention 

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. 

8. Your Rights Under GDPR 

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to: 

  • Access your personal data.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
  • Data portability, allowing you to obtain and reuse your data across different services.
  • Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. 

9. Data Security 

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. 

10. Third-Party Links 

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. 

 

Contact Us 

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

Dr. Andrés Parra Puerto
Department of Physical Chemistry - Faculty of Sciences
Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig s/n
03690, San Vicente del Raspeig - Alicante, Spain
Email: [email protected]