Privacy Policy
Last updated: 7 July 2026
1. General provisions
This Privacy Policy explains how the SILKWAY-EU information system (the “Website”) processes personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable national data protection laws.
2. Data controller
The data controller for personal data collected through the Website is the SILKWAY-EU project consortium. For data protection enquiries, please contact us at: info@silkway-eu.com.
3. Data we collect
We may process the following categories of data: — information you voluntarily provide in contact forms (first name, last name, email address, message content); — technical data when you visit the Website (IP address, browser type, language, date and time of access, pages viewed); — account data for authorised platform users (login, role, activity within the system).
4. Cookies
The Website uses essential cookies for functionality and security, as well as preference cookies (for example, selected language and cookie consent status). You can accept cookies via the banner on your first visit. Refusing cookies may limit some Website features. Your browser settings also allow you to delete or block cookies.
5. Purposes of processing
Personal data is processed to: — provide access to Website and platform features; — respond to user enquiries; — ensure security and prevent misuse; — analyse Website usage and improve performance; — fulfil obligations under the Erasmus+ project.
6. Legal bases
Processing is based on: — your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR); — performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR); — legitimate interests of the controller (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), including Website security.
7. Retention and disclosure
Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer period is required by law. Access is limited to authorised project personnel. We do not sell personal data to third parties.
8. Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to: — request access to your data; — rectify inaccurate data; — request erasure (“right to be forgotten”); — restrict processing; — object to processing; — data portability; — withdraw consent at any time; — lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise your rights, please contact info@silkway-eu.com.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always available on this page. By continuing to use the Website after changes are published, you acknowledge the updated policy.