Privacy Policy
- Introduction
Welcome to Natural Origins! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, utilise, and safeguard your personal data. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
- Definitions
“Website” refers to the Natural Origin’s site.
“User”, “you”, and “your” refer to the individual accessing the Website.
“Us”, “we”, “our” refer to the Consortium that developed the Natural Origins project.
- Use of the Website
This Website is created solely for the purpose of interacting with the Website’s functionalities and providing users with the opportunity to subscribe to our newsletter.
- Intellectual Property
All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and images, on this Website is the property of the Consortium or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized use may result in a breach of copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.
- Newsletter Subscription
By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from us. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by following the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.
- Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information:
- technical information, such as IP addresses
- date and time of visit
- type of browser and operating system
- device model
- other information collected through cookies and similar technologies, which are relevant to the analysis of your visit to the Website.
For more information regarding data that are collected through cookies and similar technologies, visit the relevant section, Cookies Policy.
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we retain your first name, last name and your e-mail address, on the basis of your consent. In any case, you retain the right to withdraw your consent at any time by choosing the “unsubscribe” option in the email that you receive from us.
- How We Collect Information
We only collect information from you upon your explicit consent.
- Purpose of Processing
We only process your personal data for research purposes,website improvements, and to provide you with our newsletter, should you opt to subscribe.
- Legal Basis for Processing
Within the context of the Website’s use, the Company processes your data according to the following purposes and legal bases:
Α. Legitimate Interest
In order to fulfill our legitimate interests, we process your personal data to ensure your best experience on our Website, provide you with the uninterrupted, appropriate and secure operation of our Website, maintain backup copies and safeguard website continuity issues.
It is also in our legitimate interest to effectively manage any communication we receive from you in general, so that we respond timely to your inquiries regarding Natural Origins.
Β. Consent
If you would like to receive our newsletters, you can subscribe through the designated section on our Website. Upon receiving your consent, we will use the first name, last name, and email address you provide for sending informative and promotional materials. You can opt out at any time by selecting ‘unsubscribe’ in any of our communications.
Furthermore, provided that you give your explicit consent for the use of technologies such as cookies and the local storage area of your device, your data will be stored automatically, according to the Cookies Policy of the Website. You may change your option regarding cookies at any time and withdraw your consent, through the Cookies Policy.
- Data Retention
We retain your data for three years following the completion of the project or for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, whichever is shorter.
- Sharing of Information
For the fulfillment of the aforementioned purposes, your data may be disclosed to third parties, such as:
- Bodies/ Authorities of European Union
- Any other administrative, judicial, or public authority or, in general, a natural or legal person against which, on the basis of law or judicial decision, the Consortium has a relevant obligation or right to disclose such data, or, in general, to defend our legitimate interests.
- In cases of international data transfers, appropriate safeguards as per GDPR regulations will be implemented.
We have implemented all necessary measures, in order for the personnel and the partners of the Consortium to be specifically authorized for these purposes and fully committed to confidentiality and legal obligations under the legislation for the collection and further processing of the aforementioned personal data.
- User Rights
We would like to inform you that, according to applicable legislation, you may exercise the following rights:
- Access your personal data, including details about its processing;
- Rectify any inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”);
- Restrict processing of your data as per legal provisions;
- Port your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (e.g., USB) to yourself or another data controller;
- Object to processing based on our legitimate interests;
- Withdraw your consent at any time, as previously outlined.
You can exercise any of the above mentioned rights by sending a written request to naturaloriginsproject@gmail.com. Expect a response within one month of its receipt.
Additionally, we are obligated to promptly inform you of any personal data breaches that may impact your rights and freedoms, unless exempted by law.
- 9. Measures
We implement all necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure the legitimate processing of personal data.
- Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this policy. The current version is effective as of 12 November 2023.
- Contact Information
For inquiries or concerns, please contact us at naturaloriginsproject@gmail.com.
Cookies Policy
- What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help us improve your experience on our website.
- Types of Cookies Used
We use the following types of Cookies.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality, enabling site navigation and usage.
- Functional Cookies: Improve website usability and performance by remembering user preferences.
- Analytical or Performance Cookies: These cookies anonymously collect and report information on your interaction with our website, aiding in performance enhancement.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser, used for session management and activity tracking.
- Security Cookies: These enhance website security, preventing fraudulent activities and safeguarding user data.
By using our website, you consent to the use of these cookies. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
- Bona Fide user
The user must legally utilize the Website and its content, adhering to international, EU, and national laws, and engaging in good faith. Users are responsible for any legal violations, with the Consortium entitled to compensation for damages arising from user actions.
- Third-party Websites and Content
The Website may link to third-party sites. These sites have their own terms of use. Our linking does not imply endorsement or responsibility for their content, privacy practices, or accuracy. Users bear full responsibility for accessing these third-party sites.
- Contact Information
For questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, contact us at naturaloriginsproject@gmail.com