PEPPER GDPR Statement and Privacy Policy

Introduction

The PEPPER project, funded under the Horizon Europe Programme, is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This GDPR Statement and Privacy Policy explain how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with the PEPPER website or related platforms (e.g., LinkedIn).

This policy applies specifically to the PEPPER project website and communication channels operated under the project consortium.

GDPR Compliance

PEPPER complies with REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), which safeguards personal data and ensures individuals' rights regarding data processing and its free movement across the EU.

Data Controller

Under GDPR, the data controller for the PEPPER project is:

GRANT Garant s.r.o.
Address: Nám. Jiřího z Lobkovic 2277/7, 130 00 Praha 3, Czechia
Phone: +420 272-658-250
Email: info@grant-garant.cz

Data We Collect

Technical Data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Time zone and location settings
  • Operating system and platform
  • Device and browser plugin details

Usage Data:

  • Pages visited
  • Duration of visits
  • Interactions and navigation patterns

How Your Data Is Used

Your data is processed to:

  • Ensure smooth operation and performance of the website
  • Analyze and improve user experience
  • Monitor general traffic and engagement

Processing Activities

Your personal data may be subject to activities including: Collection, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, analysis, disclosure by transmission or dissemination and deletion — all in accordance with GDPR.

Legal Basis

We process your data based on legitimate interest, which includes ensuring the proper functionality of the website and improving our services.

Cookies

The PEPPER website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand user behavior and optimize website functionality. We use the following types of cookies.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your data outside the PEPPER consortium except in the following cases:

  • Consortium Partners: For project-specific operations
  • Legal Obligations: If required by applicable law
  • Funding Authorities: Such as the European Commission, in aggregate or anonymized formats

Security Measures

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data through:

  • Access control measures
  • Data encryption during transmission
  • Periodic security checks

Data Retention

We retain only the data necessary for the project’s operation and reporting, typically:

  • Technical and usage data: for the duration of the project and up to two years after its conclusion

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another organization or directly to you.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

To exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: info@grant-garant.cz

Policy Updates

We may revise this privacy policy as needed. Any updates will be published on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

External Links

The PEPPER website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party platforms.

Contact

For any questions or concerns related to your personal data or this policy:

GRANT Garant s.r.o.
Address: Nám. Jiřího z Lobkovic 2277/7, 130 00 Praha 3, Czechia
Phone: +420 272-658-250
Email: info@grant-garant.cz

Clean Hydrogen Partnership

The project is supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and its members.

Co-Funded by the European Union

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.