Purpose
These general provisions (hereinafter referred to as the “General Conditions”) govern the use of the services and content available on this website (hereinafter, the “Website”), operated by ESReDA – European Safety, Reliability & Data Association. By accessing and using the Website, users agree to these conditions without reservation. ESReDA reserves the right to modify these conditions at any time. Users may also be subject to specific notices or rules applicable to certain services or content, provided they are consistent with these General Conditions.
1. User Information
ESReDA – European Safety, Reliability & Data Association (hereinafter “ESReDA”), as the data controller, informs users that personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, in particular Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).
Purpose of processing:
- Managing membership applications and maintaining the relationship with members.
- Managing registrations for seminars, webinars, events and project groups.
- Responding to enquiries, requests or communications sent through available contact channels.
- Sending informational communications, newsletters and updates related to ESReDA activities.
- Producing anonymised statistical analyses to improve ESReDA services and activities.
Data retention criteria: Personal data will be retained only for as long as there is a mutual interest in maintaining the purpose of the processing, or as required by legal obligations. Once no longer necessary, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Data disclosure: Personal data will not be shared with third parties, except where legally required or where necessary for the proper organisation of ESReDA activities, always under appropriate data protection safeguards.
User rights:
- The right to withdraw consent at any time.
- The right to access, rectify or erase personal data, and to restrict or object to its processing.
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.
- 🔗 Contact ESReDA to exercise your rights.
2. Mandatory or Optional Nature of the Information Provided
Users explicitly and voluntarily provide personal data through contact forms, membership applications or event registration forms. Data marked as mandatory is necessary to process the request correctly. Failure to provide such data may prevent ESReDA from delivering the requested service or information.
Users guarantee that the personal data provided is accurate and up to date and undertake to notify ESReDA of any changes.
For security and operational purposes, ESReDA may collect limited technical information such as IP addresses or approximate location, which is used solely to ensure the security, integrity and proper functioning of the Website.
3. Security Measures
ESReDA implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, in accordance with the GDPR. Personal data is processed lawfully, fairly and transparently, and is limited to what is necessary for the stated purposes.
These measures are designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
4. Use of the Website and Services
Users agree to make lawful and appropriate use of the Website and its content. Any unauthorised use of content, including texts, documents, datasets, images, software or other materials, for purposes other than those expressly permitted, is prohibited.
Reproduction, distribution, modification or public communication of Website content without prior written authorisation from ESReDA constitutes a breach of applicable intellectual property laws.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. ESReDA has no control over the content or practices of such sites and accepts no responsibility for their privacy policies or content.
5. Cookies Policy
This Website does not collect personal data through cookies without user knowledge. ESReDA uses only technical and session cookies necessary for Website functionality and navigation.
Anonymous statistical data may be analysed to understand Website usage and improve user experience. No tracking cookies are used to identify individual users.
6. Disclaimer of Liability for User Content
ESReDA accepts no responsibility for content, information or opinions submitted by users or third parties through the Website. Responsibility for such content lies solely with the individuals or entities that provide it.
7. Intellectual and Industrial Property
All content, logos, trademarks, documents, databases and other materials available on the Website are protected by intellectual and industrial property rights owned by ESReDA or third parties. Access to the Website does not grant any rights of use beyond personal and non-commercial consultation, unless expressly authorised.
8. Newsletter Subscription
By subscribing to ESReDA newsletters, users agree to receive informational communications related to ESReDA activities. Subscription is personal and can be cancelled at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting ESReDA.
Newsletter content is protected by intellectual property rights and may not be reproduced or distributed without prior authorisation.
9. Applicable Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by applicable European data protection legislation. Any disputes arising from its interpretation or application shall be resolved in accordance with the relevant legal framework.
Your continued use of this Website will be regarded as acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about how ESReDA handles personal data, please contact us.
This policy is effective as of 29 July 2024.