Privacy Policy
How Net4Brain (COST Action CA22103) collects, uses and protects personal information on this website.
This Privacy Policy explains how Net4Brain (COST Action CA22103), a pan-European research network against brain cancer, collects, uses and protects personal information provided through this website (net4brain-cost.eu) and related communications. Net4Brain is a scientific network funded by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) under the EU Framework Programme Horizon Europe.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of researchers, members, and visitors to this website, and to handling personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national law.
1. Questions or Concerns?
Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at info@net4brain-cost.eu.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide to us when you contact us, apply for membership or grants, or register for events and training schools.
Types of Information We Collect:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, institution and other relevant contact details.
- Membership Data: Professional details supplied through COST e-services and the consortium contact list, used to administer the Action and its working groups.
- Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and referring website addresses.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To enhance user experience and understand site usage.
3. How Do We Process Your Information?
We process your information to:
- Coordinate the scientific programme of the Action.
- Communicate with you regarding meetings, events, grants, and network updates.
- Process membership, grant, and event applications.
- Ensure security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.
- Comply with reporting obligations to COST and the EU.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the basis of your consent (where you contact us or subscribe), the performance of a contract (grant and membership agreements), and our legitimate interests in operating a European research network, as well as legal obligations to funders.
5. Protection of Personal Information
Net4Brain takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Sharing and Disclosure
Personal information is shared with third parties only where necessary: with COST and the COST e-services platform to administer membership and grants, with event organisers for registered events, and with service providers that host this website. We do not sell personal information. Member contact details may be visible to other Action members through the consortium directory, consistent with the purpose of the network.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and to measure site usage. If you do not wish to have cookies placed on your device, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly. By continuing to use our website without changing your settings, you agree to our use of cookies.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to object to processing based on legitimate interests. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@net4brain-cost.eu. You may also lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
9. Privacy Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Users are encouraged to check this page regularly for updates. Continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email us at info@net4brain-cost.eu.