1. Data Controller
The controller for data processed via this website is the LiveBetter consortium partner responsible for website operation and communication activities. For rights requests, use the contact details listed in Section 11.
2. Scope of this notice
This notice applies to personal data processed through the public website, contact forms, newsletter subscription forms, and related communication records. It does not cover third-party websites linked from this site.
3. Legal bases (GDPR Article 6)
- Consent for newsletter subscriptions and optional communications.
- Legitimate interests for website security, basic analytics, and service continuity.
- Legal obligations where retention or disclosure is required by EU or national law.
4. Categories of personal data
- Identity and contact data (name, email, organization, role if provided).
- Message content submitted through forms.
- Technical usage data (IP address, browser, timestamp, requested path, user agent).
- Newsletter status metadata (subscription source, timestamp, confirmation state).
5. Purposes of processing
- Responding to user inquiries and project communication requests.
- Sending newsletters and updates to subscribed recipients.
- Operating, securing, and monitoring the platform.
- Producing aggregated, non-identifiable reporting about website usage and outreach impact.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
The website uses essential technical cookies required for core operation and optional preference/analytics cookies only where legally permitted. Cookie choices can be managed from the banner and browser settings.
7. Recipients and transfers
Data is accessed only by authorized project staff and processors needed for hosting, email delivery, and operations. Infrastructure is operated in EU regions. Any exceptional transfer outside the EEA is protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
8. Retention periods
- Contact submissions: retained only as long as necessary to handle requests and related follow-up.
- Newsletter records: retained until unsubscribe or lawful deletion request.
- Security and operational logs: retained according to security and legal requirements.
9. Your GDPR rights
You may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and portability where applicable. You may also withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing without affecting prior lawfulness.
10. Security measures
We apply technical and organizational controls including encrypted transport (HTTPS), access controls, least-privilege administration, backup procedures, and monitoring to reduce risk of unauthorized disclosure or loss.
11. Contact for privacy requests
For data protection requests, contact contact@livebetter-project.eu. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority in the EU.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when processing activities, legal obligations, or system architecture change. Material updates are published on this page with a revised date.