Privacy Policy
About Digital Teachers
The Digital Teachers project, ID 2022-2-EE01-KA220-SCH-000094917, is co-funded by the European Union within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme; Key Action: Partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices; Action Type: Cooperation partnerships in school education. We collaborate with local and international organizations, public and private bodies, mainly schools, to achieve the project's objectives and freely disseminate its results.
Our Privacy Commitment
The Digital Teachers Consortium is committed to complying with all applicable privacy laws in each European Union (EU) country, including the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR”). We strictly adhere to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and repealing Directive 95/46/EC on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of "Personal Data” and on the free movement of such data. This Privacy Policy governs the way we collect and process personal data.
Definition of Terms
Personal Data: Any information relating to an identifiable natural person who can be identified, directly or indirectly.
Sensitive Personal Data: Refers to special categories of data as defined by the GDPR.
Consent
By engaging in the Digital Teachers project, you express your free, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent to the processing of your personal data pursuant to this Privacy Policy.
What Data We Collect and Process
As part of the project, we process information you share with us, including:
- Directly identifying data like your full name, home address, or personal email address.
- Behavior and preference data to understand trends and enhance user experience.
- Audio/video recordings in cases of focus group discussions or interviews.
How We Use Data
We use collected data to fulfill contractual obligations, conduct research, and improve project engagement. We adhere to principles ensuring data anonymity and may de-identify data for historical or academic research.
Use of Cookies and Digital Technologies
We receive and store information automatically when you use our digital services, including web forms, cookies, and web logging. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
Accessing Your Personal Information and Your Rights
Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time.
Contact us at info@digital-teachers.eu to exercise privacy rights, including access, rectification, erasure, or data portability.
About Minors
We do not knowingly collect data directly from minor children (under age 18). For the students participating in the project explicit parental or guardian consent is obtained.
Data Security and Retention
We retain data for project purposes and in compliance with applicable law. Data is securely retained even after participation ends for historical and statistical research, with permanent de-identification.
Last Updated: January 11, 2024