Privacy Policy and cookies

Privacy and Cookies Policy of the EPAI Project

Last updated: December 12, 2024

I - Introduction 

The EPAI Project (Intelligent Personal Learning Environments) is firmly committed to protecting the privacy and security of all individuals interacting with its platforms and services. This includes websites, courses, virtual learning environments, and other spaces related to its activities. This Privacy and Cookies Policy ("Policy") outlines how the personal data of teachers, students, researchers, and support staff from the universities associated with the project are collected, used, and protected in compliance with applicable laws. Using our services implies understanding and accepting the terms set forth in this Policy.

II - Who We Are 

References in this Policy to the "EPAI Project," "we," "us," or "our" refer to the team leading the project, responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data online in accordance with applicable legal provisions, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

III - Scope This Policy applies to:

1. The official website of the EPAI Project, https://epai.digital
2. Virtual and in-person courses developed under the project.
3. Virtual learning environments used in its activities.
4. The Intelligent Personal Learning Environments System: EPA!
5. Research and collaboration initiatives among partner universities.

6. Any activity or space in which personal data is collected under the project.

    

IV - Collection and Processing of Personal Data

1. The personal data we collect includes, but is not limited to: names, email addresses, access credentials to our platforms, and other data necessary for educational, administrative, and research purposes.

2. These data are processed solely based on legal principles and the informed consent of the data subjects.

    

V - Users' Rights 

Data subjects have the following rights regarding their information:

1. Access and Rectification: The right to know what personal data we process and to correct it if it is inaccurate or outdated.
2. Erasure and Restriction: The right to request the deletion or restriction of their data in certain cases.
3. Portability: The right to receive their data in a structured format and transmit it to another data controller.

4. Withdrawal of Consent: The right to withdraw their consent for data processing at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal. To exercise any of these rights, you may contact the EPAI Project via email: proyecto.epai@gmail.com

    

VI - Retention of Personal Data

1. Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which they were collected, unless a specific regulation requires otherwise.

2. If data is shared with third parties, we ensure the implementation of adequate security measures for their protection.

    

VII - Security Measures 

The EPAI Project employs advanced technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or destruction.

VIII - Use of Cookies

1. We use cookies to improve the browsing experience, analyze the usage of our platforms, and personalize the services offered.
2. The main cookies used are: a. _ga and _gid: Performance cookies associated with Google Analytics. b. has_js: Determines if the user's browser supports JavaScript. c. cookie-agreed: Records the user's consent regarding the use of cookies.

3. You can configure your browser to manage or disable cookies, but doing so may limit some features of the site.

    

IX - Links to Third-Party 

Websites Our sites may contain links to external platforms. We have no control over the content or privacy policies of these sites, so we recommend reviewing them before providing any personal information.

X - Use of Data by Member Universities and Beneficiaries 

The personal data collected by the EPAI Project may be used by the universities involved in the project solely for the purposes set within the project framework. This data will not be shared with third parties without the explicit consent of the data subject.

If a person who is not a member of any participating university uses the EPAI Project services, they will be considered a beneficiary of the project, and this Policy will apply to the processing of their personal data as well.

XI - Changes to the Policy 

This Policy may be updated periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes through our platforms and, when necessary, will request your consent again.

XII - Contact 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or how we process your personal data, please feel free to contact us at: proyecto.epai@gmail.com