Terms and Conditions
By accessing this website, you are agreeing to be bound by these website Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.
Except where expressly indicated, all content and information on this website – including, for example, text, images, graphics, video and audio files-are protected in accordance with current legislation on copyright.
The site contents protected by copyright cannot be, in whole or in part, copied, modified, reproduced, republished, uploaded, transcribed, transmitted, or distributed in any way or form, without prior authorization from rights holders.
The contents are made available and accessible for personal use, research or teaching.
The reproduction will be possible only with the prior consent of rights holders. In case of reproduction of the contents, you need to cite the source.
The personal data included in the site may be used only for purposes related to the institutional activities, teaching and research. It is banned the use of personal data for trade, marketing or advertising purposes in the absence of prior consent by the individual.
Any violations will be reported to the competent authorities.
Cookies
The EPIC-SHIFT website uses cookies. Cookies are small files which that can be stored on a user’s computer and allow to save information about users and their experience on the website.
Types of Cookies
- Essential – cookies that are necessary for a website to function properly by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. These cookies cannot be turned off.
- Performance – cookies, which measure how often you visit our website and how you use it. We use this information to get a better sense of how you engage with our content.
We use Google Analytics Tracker to understand how you navigate between pages and whether you have downloaded anything. No personal information is collected from Google Analytics. For further information on the privacy policy concerning Google Analytics, please click here.
Please note that you can block or allow cookies. Our entire website would be still accessible if cookies are blocked. To learn how to enable and disable cookies, please visit your browser’s website: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera
Types of Information We Collect and Why We Collect This Information
The information collected, including personal and non-personal data, are the following:
- Email address, name, surname, company
- If you subscribe to our newsletter and provide us with your e-mail, it will be saved in a protected database with the sole purpose of sending you newsletters about the project.
- If you subscribe to our final conference in year 2026 with your e-mail, name, surname and company name, we will use the only data in relation to the final conference.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the website.
- Respond to your inquiries and requests.
- Improve user experience and website functionality.
- Send newsletters or updates, with your consent.
- Register you for events
Legal Basis for Processing
Your personal data are processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (hereinafter GDPR), Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy.
The data subjects are invited to provide their personal information through an online form. The legal basis for this processing operation is consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by writing an email to the following address: info@epic-shift.eu
Additional Information
Data Processor
The Data Processor for this processing operation is EIT Food CLC North East.
Recipients of Personal Data
- We do not sell your personal data.
- We may share information with:
- Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting or analytics services).
- Legal authorities if required by law.
- The personal information will be used on the MailPoet platform integrated directly into our WordPress website only for the purpose of sending newsletters.
Social Media Interactions
The EPIC-SHIFT website integrates social media interactions, allowing to share the project’s website content on social media platforms and other related actions. By using these interactions, your personal data may be shared with a wide audience including, in some cases, those who are not logged on to the specific social media selected.
The applicable data protection provisions of the social media integrated in the EPIC-SHIFT website may be accessed under the following links: Facebook LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Additional Privacy Details
Data Transfer
The collection and part of the processing of personal information are carried out through ‘MailPoet’ a platform provided by the Automattic Inc, an American company. Adequate safeguards have been adopted as required by law (SCCs, Privacy Shield).
Data Storage and Protection
- All data will be deleted 3 years after the ending of the project (November 2030)
- Information is stored on a password-protected server
- Only authorized people can access the information
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
- Accessing the personal data we hold about you
- Requesting correction or deletion of your data
- Opting out of marketing communications
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@sustain-a-bite.eu.
Policy Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
For any questions, complaints, or to exercise your rights, please contact us by email: info@epic-shift.eu