CDG Booster Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to the CDG Booster project. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data Controller(s)
LAB University of Applied Sciences
Business ID: 0245904-2
Lahti Campus
Mukkulankatu 19, FI-15210 Lahti
Niemenkatu 19, FI-15140 Lahti
Tel. +358 3 828 18
Lappeenranta Campus
Yliopistonkatu 36, FI-53850 Lappeenranta
Tel. +358 29 446 5000
3. Data protection officer
LAB University of Applied Sciences
Name: Ilona Saarenpää, Legal Counsel
Phone: +358 50 430 1072
E-mail: dataprotection@lab.fi
4. Data Collection
We collect personal data you voluntarily provide us through our website, registration forms, and other direct interactions. This may include your name, contact information, business details, and other information relevant to our services. We also use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your interaction with our website. If not provided otherwise, we may collect business contact and business ID information from public sources online (business websites, national or regional business registers).
5. Purpose of Data Processing
Your data is processed for the following purposes:
- Providing and improving our project services (e.g., applying for Accelerator Programme and CDG-Booster-organised training and other events).
- Enhancing your experience on our website.
- Communicating project updates, news, and opportunities.
- Fulfilling EU-funded project obligations for reporting attendees in CDG-Booster-related activities.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your explicit consent.
- Necessity for the performance of a contract with you.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
7. Data Storage and Retention
Your data is securely stored on servers within the European Economic Area (EEA). We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or until you request its deletion. This includes the project duration 1 May 2024 - 30 April 2027 and the following reporting phase of 12 months.
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers utilised in the project (namely, the online learning platform Squarespace and Google Drive). These providers are contractually obligated to process your data securely and only for our specified purposes. The provided data is shared within the project consortium staff: LAB University of Applied Sciences (Ari Hautaniemi, Marjut Suokas), XAMK University of Applied Sciences (Sabine Suorsa, Erja Gronow), Tarto Science Park (Henri Hanson) and Dataspelbranchen (Daniel Torbjörnsson, Milton Alexander).
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request a copy of your data.
- Rectification: Correct any inaccuracies in your data.
- Erasure: Request the deletion of your data.
- Restriction: Limit the processing of your data.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact the Data protection officer through the information in section 3.
You have a right to complain to a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of your habitual residence, workplace or an alleged infringement of the GDPR.
You can complain to the national Data Protection Ombudsman’s Office if you believe your data processing violates the applicable data protection legislation (Finland - https://tietosuoja.fi, Estonia https://www.aki.ee/en, Sweden https://www.imy.se/en/).
10. Automated Decision-making
No automated decision-making based on the information you provided occurs in the project.
11. Security Measures
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include data encryption, secure storage solutions, and regular security assessments.
12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or the options provided on our site.
13. Updates to the Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated to you via our website.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, don't hesitate to contact us through our CONTACT form or by emailing us at info@cdgbooster.com (link to your default email provider).
15. Links to Other Websites
This privacy policy applies only to the CDG Booster project. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites accessible from our site.