1. Identity of the Data Controller
This website https://meta-museum-project.eu is operated within the framework of the META-MUSEUM Project, funded under the Horizon Europe Programme.
Project Title: META-MUSEUM
Project ID: 101132488
Call: HORIZON-CL2-2023-HERITAGE-01
For the purposes of Regulation EU 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation GDPR, personal data processed through this website is handled on behalf of the META-MUSEUM Project consortium.
For any data protection inquiries, please contact:
info@meta-museum-project.eu
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy and Cookies Policy explains:
• What personal data may be collected through this website
• For what purposes it is processed
• The legal bases for processing
• How long data is retained
• How cookies and tracking technologies are used
• Your rights under applicable data protection legislation
This website does not allow public user account creation and does not enable public commenting functionality.
3. Categories of Personal Data Processed
We collect and process only data that is necessary for communication, dissemination, security and statistical purposes.
3.1 Contact Forms
If you contact the project via a contact form, we may collect:
• Name
• Email address
• Organization if provided
• Message content
• IP address
• Technical browser information
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and to ensure the security and integrity of the website.
Legal basis:
Article 6 1 b GDPR processing necessary to respond to your request
Article 6 1 f GDPR legitimate interest in ensuring communication management and security
Messages submitted through the website may be stored securely in the website database for administrative follow up.
3.2 Newsletter Subscription
If you subscribe to the META-MUSEUM newsletter, we collect:
• Email address
• Name if voluntarily provided
Newsletter distribution is managed through Mailchimp, a third party service provider.
Legal basis:
Article 6 1 a GDPR consent
You may withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter email.
Mailchimp Privacy Policy:
https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
3.3 Website Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics via Site Kit by Google in order to collect aggregated and anonymized statistical information about website usage.
This may include:
• IP address anonymized where applicable
• Device type
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visit
• Referring website
Analytics data is used exclusively for dissemination evaluation, website performance improvement and reporting obligations under the Horizon Europe programme.
Legal basis:
Article 6 1 a GDPR consent
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Analytics cookies are activated only after user consent.
3.4 Spam Prevention and Security
To protect the website from abuse and automated spam, the following tools may be used:
• Akismet Anti Spam
• CAPTCHA services such as Google reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha or Cloudflare Turnstile
These services may process IP address and technical interaction data for security purposes.
Legal basis:
Article 6 1 f GDPR legitimate interest in ensuring network and information security
Relevant privacy policies:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
https://policies.google.com/privacy
https://www.hcaptcha.com/privacy
https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
3.5 Technical Logs and Caching
The website hosting provider may automatically collect server log data, including IP addresses and technical access information, for security and operational purposes.
Caching technologies are used to improve website performance.
Legal basis:
Article 6 1 f GDPR legitimate interest in maintaining website functionality and security
4. Data Sharing and International Transfers
Personal data may be processed by carefully selected service providers acting as data processors, including:
• Website hosting provider
• Google
• Mailchimp
• Automattic Akismet
• CAPTCHA providers
These providers may process data outside the European Economic Area.
Where international transfers occur, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions are applied in accordance with Articles 44 to 49 GDPR.
Personal data is not sold, rented or used for commercial profiling.
5. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:
• Contact form messages are stored for administrative purposes and may be deleted upon request
• Newsletter data is retained until consent is withdrawn
• Analytics data retention follows Google Analytics configuration settings
• Server logs are retained according to hosting provider policy
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under applicable data protection legislation, you have the right to:
• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data where applicable
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
• Request data portability where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority within the European Union
To exercise your rights, please contact:
info@meta-museum-project.eu
7. Cookies Policy
This website uses cookies and similar technologies in compliance with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed when you first access the website. Consent can be modified or withdrawn at any time.
7.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for website functionality and security. They cannot be disabled.
They may include:
• Security related cookies
• Load balancing cookies
• Cookie consent preference cookies
• CAPTCHA related cookies
Legal basis:
Article 6 1 f GDPR legitimate interest
7.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies are used by Google Analytics to collect anonymized statistical data.
Examples include:
• _ga
• _gid
• _gat
These cookies are activated only after user consent.
Legal basis:
Article 6 1 a GDPR consent
7.3 Third Party Cookies
Third party service providers such as Google, Mailchimp and CAPTCHA services may place cookies on your device when you interact with embedded content or forms.
Their respective privacy policies apply.
8. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data, including:
• HTTPS encryption
• Access controls
• Regular software updates
• Security and anti spam measures
9. Amendments
This Privacy and Cookies Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. The most recent version will always be available on this page with the updated effective date.