PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit the website of the DIAMOND HORIZON PROJECT (hereinafter “DIAMOND”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679).

Who We Are

DIAMOND is a European research initiative funded under the Horizon Europe program. DIAMOND is coordinated by Fraunhofer ISE, with several academic and industry partners across Europe.

You can contact us here with any questions regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your data.

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

  • Website usage data – such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, date and time of access, and other usage data, primarily through cookies and analytics tools.

  • Contact data – such as name and email address, only when you actively contact us through the site.

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

Why We Collect Your Data

We process your data to:

  • Improve the website and monitor performance.

  • Respond to your messages or inquiries.

  • Fulfil dissemination and communication obligations under EU-funded research projects.

Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing is carried out based on:

  • Legitimate interest – to ensure the functionality, security, and performance of the site.

  • Consent – for the use of cookies and analytics tools where required.

  • Legal obligation – under Horizon Europe communication requirements.

Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our website.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) is anonymized before being stored on Google’s servers. We have enabled IP anonymization to comply with European data protection standards.

Google may transfer this information to third parties if required to do so by law or if such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.

You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by refusing or adjusting cookie settings when you first visit the website, or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies for:

  • Functional purposes (e.g. saving preferences).

  • Analytical purposes (via Google Analytics).

You will be asked for your consent to use non-essential cookies when visiting the site. You can change your preferences or disable cookies via your browser settings.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal obligations.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Restrict or object to our processing of your data.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (where applicable).

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be published on this page with the revision date below.

Last updated: 06/05/2025