Privacy Policy
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The DRIVING-6G project respects the privacy of its website users and is committed to protecting personal data processed in connection with its communication and dissemination activities.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored and protected when users visit or interact with the DRIVING-6G website (driving-6g.eu).
Personal data is processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 — the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection legislation.
1. Data Controller
For the purposes of personal data processed through this website, the data controller is:
PDMFC
Rua Fradesso da Silveira n.º 4
Piso 1 B
1300-609 Lisbon
Portugal
Email: communication@driving-6g.eu
Website: driving-6g.eu
Questions or requests concerning privacy and personal data protection may be sent to the email address indicated above.
2. Personal Data We Collect
The DRIVING-6G website collects personal data when users voluntarily contact the project through the website’s contact form.
The contact form requires the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Message
These fields are necessary to enable the project team to receive, assess and respond to the user’s enquiry or message.
Certain technical information may also be processed where necessary for the operation, security, maintenance and administration of the website and its underlying infrastructure.
3. Purposes of Processing
Personal data collected through the website may be processed for the following purposes:
- to receive and respond to enquiries or messages submitted through the contact form;
- to communicate with users who contact the DRIVING-6G project;
- to ensure the proper operation, maintenance and security of the website;
- to prevent misuse, unauthorised access and security incidents;
- to comply with applicable legal obligations.
Personal data will not be used for purposes that are incompatible with those for which it was originally collected.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data submitted through the contact form is processed on the basis of the legitimate interests of DRIVING-6G and the data controller in receiving, managing and responding to communications voluntarily submitted by users.
Where a communication relates to steps requested by the data subject prior to entering into a contract or other agreement, processing may also be necessary in order to take such steps.
Where processing is based on consent, the data subject may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
5. Data Retention
Personal data collected through the website will generally be retained until the end of the DRIVING-6G project, unless:
- the data is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected and can be deleted earlier;
- the data subject validly requests its deletion;
- applicable legal, contractual or regulatory requirements require the data to be retained for a different period.
Once the applicable retention period has expired, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymised, as appropriate.
6. Website Platform and Hosting
The DRIVING-6G website is built using WordPress.
The website is hosted by a DRIVING-6G project partner, with the hosting infrastructure located in Portugal.
Access to personal data is limited to individuals and organisations that require such access in order to operate, maintain, secure or administer the website or to manage communications received through it.
7. Sharing of Personal Data
DRIVING-6G does not sell or trade users’ personal data.
Where necessary, personal data may be shared with:
- DRIVING-6G project partners involved in handling a particular enquiry;
- the project partner responsible for hosting or technically maintaining the website;
- technical service providers acting on behalf of the data controller;
- public authorities, regulatory bodies or other entities where disclosure is required by law.
Where third parties process personal data on behalf of the data controller, they are expected to process such data only in accordance with the applicable instructions and data protection requirements.
8. International Data Transfers
The website’s main hosting infrastructure is located in Portugal, within the European Economic Area (EEA).
If any external service used by the website requires personal data to be transferred outside the EEA, such transfers will only take place where an appropriate legal basis and the safeguards required under applicable data protection legislation are in place.
Such safeguards may include, where applicable, an adequacy decision adopted by the European Commission, Standard Contractual Clauses or another legally recognised transfer mechanism.
9. Cookies
The DRIVING-6G website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure its proper functioning, security and administration.
The website uses WordPress EU Cookies to provide information about the use of cookies and to manage users’ cookie preferences and consent, where applicable.
Cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation and security of the website may be used without prior consent where permitted by applicable law.
Cookies that are not strictly necessary will only be activated where required after the user has provided consent.
Users may be able to accept, reject or manage their cookie preferences through the cookie consent mechanism available on the website.
More detailed information about the cookies used by the website, including their purpose, provider and duration, may be provided through the website’s cookie notice or a separate Cookie Policy.
10. Social Media and External Websites
The DRIVING-6G website contains links to the project’s official social media channels:
When users follow these links, they leave the DRIVING-6G website and access services operated by third parties.
The processing of personal data by these third-party platforms is governed by their respective privacy policies, terms and conditions. DRIVING-6G does not control the processing of personal data carried out directly by these external platforms.
The website may also contain links to websites operated by project partners, European institutions, research organisations or other third parties. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
11. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal data against, in particular:
- unauthorised access;
- misuse;
- unauthorised alteration;
- unauthorised disclosure;
- accidental or unlawful loss;
- accidental or unlawful destruction.
Access to personal data is restricted to individuals who require the information in order to perform functions related to the website or the activities of the DRIVING-6G project.
Although reasonable measures are taken to protect personal data, no method of transmission or electronic storage can guarantee absolute security.
12. Data Subject Rights
Under the GDPR and other applicable data protection legislation, data subjects may, depending on the circumstances, have the following rights:
- Right of access — to obtain confirmation as to whether their personal data is being processed and to access that data;
- Right to rectification — to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
- Right to erasure — to request the deletion of personal data where the applicable legal conditions are met;
- Right to restriction of processing — to request that the processing of personal data be restricted in certain circumstances;
- Right to object — to object to certain types of processing, including processing based on legitimate interests;
- Right to data portability — to receive personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format where applicable;
- Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, consent may be withdrawn at any time;
- Right to lodge a complaint — to submit a complaint to the competent data protection supervisory authority.
The exercise of these rights may be subject to the conditions and limitations established by applicable law.
To exercise any of these rights or to request information about the processing of personal data, please contact:
Additional information may be requested where reasonably necessary to verify the identity of the person making the request and to protect their personal data.
13. Complaints
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority if they believe that the processing of their personal data infringes applicable data protection legislation.
As the data controller is established in Portugal, the relevant Portuguese supervisory authority is:
Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD)
Portugal
Further information is available through the CNPD’s official website.
14. Children’s Data
The DRIVING-6G website is primarily intended to communicate and disseminate research, development and innovation activities associated with the project.
The website is not intended to knowingly collect personal data from children.
If DRIVING-6G becomes aware that personal data relating to a child has been collected in circumstances where parental or legal guardian consent is required, appropriate measures will be taken in accordance with applicable legislation.
15. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to:
- the website and its functionality;
- services or technologies used by the website;
- personal data processing activities;
- the activities of the DRIVING-6G project;
- applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
The most recent version of this Privacy Policy will be made available on this page and will indicate the date of the latest update.
16. Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data through the DRIVING-6G website, please contact:
PDMFC
Rua Fradesso da Silveira n.º 4
Piso 1 B
1300-609 Lisbon
Portugal
Email: communication@driving-6g.eu
Website: driving-6g.eu