Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Introduction
VETInnovate (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information about you when you visit our website or use our services, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU data protection law.
Who We Are
VETInnovate is an Erasmus+ KA220-VET project bringing together six partner organisations from Spain, Serbia, Romania and Cyprus. For data protection enquiries, contact us at: vetinnovateproject@gmail.com
What Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
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Account data — name, email address and password when you register
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Authentication data — if you sign in via Google, we receive your name and email address from Google
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Usage data — pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type and IP address
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Assessment data — your responses and results from the self-assessment tool
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Communication data — messages sent via the contact form
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
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Create and manage your user account
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Provide access to the self-assessment tool and certification features
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Send account confirmation and verification emails
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Improve the website and user experience
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Comply with legal and reporting obligations under the Erasmus+ programme
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
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Consent — for registration, email verification and optional communications
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Contractual necessity — to provide the services you have signed up for
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Legitimate interests — for website analytics and security
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Legal obligation — where required by EU or national law
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to ensure basic functionality and to analyse site traffic. These include:
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Essential cookies — required for the site to function
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Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics)
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
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Google OAuth — for social login (governed by Google’s Privacy Policy)
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WordPress & plugins — for website functionality and user management
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Email service provider — for sending verification and notification emails
We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Assessment and certification data may be retained for the duration of the VETInnovate project (until February 2028) for reporting purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
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Restrict or object to processing
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Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
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Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: vetinnovateproject@gmail.com
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. Our website uses SSL encryption for all data transmission.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without verifiable parental consent.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes by email. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Contact
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
vetinnovateproject@gmail.com