Privacy Policy

In compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 of December 5 (LOPDGDD), we inform users of this website about how their personal data is collected, used and protected.

1. Data Controller

  • Entity: Grupo de Investigación ECOTOX [Ecotox]
  • Tax ID (CIF): Q-8650002-B
  • Address: Lab 99 (EcoCost, CIM) – CACTI Building, Module 7, 1st Floor – Campus As Lagoas – Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
  • Telephone: (+34) 986 818 780
  • Website: [Insert your website URL here]

2. Data Collected and Purpose

Personal data may be collected through contact forms, subscription systems or by other means, and will be processed for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries or requests for information.
  • To manage academic, scientific or professional collaborations.
  • To inform about research activities, events or publications, when consent is given.
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

The legal bases for processing personal data include:

  • The user’s explicit consent.
  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.
  • Compliance with legal obligations.
  • Legitimate interest, when applicable.

4. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or to comply with legal requirements. Once no longer needed, the data will be deleted with appropriate security measures.

5. Data Sharing

Personal data will not be transferred to third parties unless required by law, court order or for the provision of services under data processing agreements with proper guarantees.

6. Data Subject Rights

Users may exercise the following rights at any time:

  • Access to their personal data.
  • Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure of data (right to be forgotten).
  • Restriction of processing.
  • Objection to processing.
  • Data portability to another controller.

Requests must be sent in writing to the postal address indicated above or by email, attaching a copy of a valid ID. Additionally, users may lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).

7. Data Security

We have adopted technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data and to prevent unauthorized access, alteration or loss.

8. Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in the law or in our data processing practices. Updates will be published on this website and will be effective upon posting.

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