Privacy Policy: 
European Doctoral School

The European Doctoral School is committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

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1. Data Controller

The European Doctoral School is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data.​

 

2. Data Protection Officer

EDS has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance with data protection laws.

 

Contact Information:
Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo(at)eds.edu.gr

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3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.

• Academic Information: Educational background, qualifications, and areas of interest.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and interaction details.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To respond to enquiries, process applications, and deliver educational services.

• Communication: To send updates, newsletters, and information about events or programmes.

• Website Improvement: To analyse usage and enhance user experience.

• Legal Compliance: To fulfil legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

 

The legal bases for processing your data include:

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes.

• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract.

• Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal obligations.

• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided your rights do not override these interests.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in website operations, communications, and data analysis.

• Academic Partners: Institutions collaborating with EDS on joint programmes or research.

• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect legal rights.

• All third parties are obligated to protect your data and process it in accordance with GDPR requirements.

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6. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries recognised by the European Commission as providing adequate data protection.

• Standard Contractual Clauses: Agreements incorporating standard data protection clauses approved by the European Commission.

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7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

 

​8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.

• Restriction: Limit processing of your data under certain circumstances.

• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise these rights, contact our DPO at dpo@eds.edu.gr.

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9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

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10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

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11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. EDS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.

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12. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

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13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us by email at dpo(at)eds.edu.gr.

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Effective Date: June 15, 2024

]Last Updated: September 10, 2024