Introduction
This Privacy Policy concerns the BioData.pt | ELIXIR Portugal website, henceforth "Website", available at biodata.pt and elixir-portugal.org, managed by Associação BIP4DAB, a nonprofit association registered in Portugal under the NIPC 516416120 (EU VAT ID PT516416120), headquartered at Rua da Quinta Grande, 6, 2780-156, Oeiras, Portugal.
Applicable Laws and Policies
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR) and Act no. 58/2019, of the 8 of August, regulate the handling of personal data of these websites' users, regardless of their jurisdiction.
The BioData.pt | ELIXIR Portugal Ethics and Legal Policy (ELSI) is also applicable.
What data do we collect and how?
When you connect to our Website, your user agent is logged along with an anonymised version of your IP address (only the first 2 octets are saved), and the page you requested. That information, on its own, is not enough to identify the user. That information is logged indefinitely for technical and statistical purposes.
If you have an account or public profile with us, we store the data displayed on your profile, such as your name, affiliation, and email addresses, along with any other personal information you have voluntarily provided us.
What are your data protection rights?
EU and Portuguese law grant all users of this Website a series of rights concerning their personal data, regardless of their jurisdiction.
Every user is entitled to the following:
- The right to access - You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
- The right to rectification - You have the right to request that We correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request us to complete the information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure - You have the right to request the erasure of your personal data, under certain conditions. - The right to restrict processing - You have the right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to object to processing - You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability - You have the right to request the transfer the data that I have collected to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of your rights, you can contact us using the contact information provided in this Policy. I may ask for proof of identity before I can process your request.
Cookies
Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behaviour information.
This website required the usage of cookies for functionalities like authentication and storage of user preferences.
We use optional cookies to gather anonymous analytics and behavioural data to better understand how users use our website, and how to improve it.
Hosting and data location
The servers and computers we use to operate this website and handle the data you provide us are located in Portugal, ensuring the data you submit to these computers is retrieved and stored within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Privacy policies of other websites
The website contains links to other websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. If you click on a link to another website, be aware that a different Privacy Policy may apply.
Third-parties
We do not sell, lend, or otherwise provide your personal information directly to any third-parties. We may, however, provide entities such as judicial and law enforcement agencies with information We have in my possession to comply with my legal obligations enforceable in the Portuguese Republic.
We rely on trusted third-parties to provide some services which are necessary to make my Websites work properly. You are bound by their Privacy Policies when benefiting from the services they provide us, and are incentivised to review their policies. We do keep into consideration my partners' privacy practices when opting to use their services. When they provide you with services, they are technically able to access data you provide them, which does not necessarily mean they collect or store that data.
Our partners and service providers are:
- Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd. - We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioural metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimisation, fraud/security purposes, and to make decisions regarding website content. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
How to contact us
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please get in touch with the BioData.pt | ELIXIR Portugal Data Protection Officer at dpo@biodata.pt.
How to contact the appropriate authority
Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that we have not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the appropriate authority.
Name: CNPD - Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados
Address: Av. D. Carlos I, 134, 1.º, 1200-651 Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Phone: (+351) 213 928 400
Fax: (+351) 213 976 832
Email: geral@cnpd.pt
Website: www.cnpd.pt
You may, alternatively, contact your local data protection authority if you are based on a EU/EEA country.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We keep this Privacy Policy under regular review and place any updates on this web page. This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 10, 2024, and is effective immediately. This policy can change at any moment.