PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction
The European Water Resources Association (EWRA) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal data you may provide through this website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit or interact with our website.
2. Data Controller
The data controller is:
European Water Resources Association (EWRA)
Registered seat: Athens, Greece
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
– Name and surname
– Email address
– Institutional affiliation
– Any information you voluntarily provide via contact forms, registrations, or email communication
– We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and voluntarily provided.
4. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used only for legitimate association purposes, including:
– Responding to inquiries or requests
– Managing memberships and participation in EWRA activities
– Organizing conferences, events, or scientific activities
– Sending relevant information related to EWRA’s objectives
– We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), based on:
– Your consent
– Legitimate interest related to EWRA’s non-profit scientific activities
– Legal obligations where applicable
6. Data Retention
Personal data is kept only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
7. Data Sharing
Personal data may be shared only:
– With authorized EWRA officers or service providers supporting association activities
– When required by law or a competent authority
– All parties are required to respect confidentiality and data protection obligations.
8. Cookies
This website may use basic technical cookies to ensure proper functionality.
We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
– Access your personal data
– Request correction or deletion
– Restrict or object to processing
– Withdraw consent at any time
– Requests can be submitted via email to the EWRA contact address.
10. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be published on this page.