Privacy Policy

DETECT 2.0 – Deep Tech Competence Enhancement for Digital Transition in Dementia Care

Last updated: 24 February 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, processed and protected in connection with the DETECT 2.0 project website.
DETECT 2.0 is funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ Programme. We are committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The data controller for personal data collected through this website is:
LAB University of Applied Sciences
Yliopistonkatu 36, 53850, Lappeenranta, Finland
Email: info@mail.pt

If applicable, you may contact the Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:
info@mail.pt

3. Categories of Personal Data Collected

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Technical and Usage Data (automatically collected):

– IP address
– Date and time of access
– Referring website
– Browser type and version
– Operating system
– Pages visited
– HTTP status code and data volume transferred

b) Data provided voluntarily by you:

– Name
– Email address
– Organisation name
Any personal or business information (i.e. e-mail address or name), which you voluntarily provide in the context of newsletter subscription or through contact forms will only be processed for the purpose for sending DETECT 2.0 newsletter.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:

To ensure website functionality, security and system stability (Legal basis: Legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
To respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms (Legal basis: Legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
To send newsletters where consent has been provided (Legal basis: Consent, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
To comply with reporting and audit obligations under the Erasmus+ Programme (Legal basis: Legal obligation, Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

5. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics (Google LLC) to analyse website usage and improve content. Google Analytics may collect information such as anonymised IP addresses and browsing behaviour.

Google Analytics is only activated after obtaining your consent via the cookie banner.
For more information, see: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Newsletter (Mailchimp)

If you subscribe to the DETECT 2.0 newsletter, your name, email address and organisation may be processed using Mailchimp (Intuit Inc.).

Newsletter subscription is based on your explicit consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the newsletter.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary:

Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe.
Contact form data: up to 12 months after resolution of the request.
Technical logs: retained according to hosting provider policies.
Project documentation: retained in accordance with Erasmus+ requirements (typically up to 5 years after project closure).

8. Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared with official DETECT 2.0 consortium partners where necessary for project implementation, and with contracted service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services, newsletter providers). All service providers are required to comply with GDPR.
We do not sell personal data.

9. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g., via service providers), appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are implemented.

10. Cookies

This website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and to collect statistical data.
Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics cookies) are only activated after your consent. You may manage your cookie preferences via the cookie banner or your browser settings.

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact: info@mail.pt

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or unlawful processing.

13. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please consult their privacy policies separately.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.