Privacy Policy

Your personal data are processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals regarding the
processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive
95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation)

1. Data Controller

Maastricht University on behalf of the YOUTHreach consortium

Contact email: youthreachresearchproject@gmail.com.

2. Cookies

YOUTHreach website uses cookies. Cookies are small files which that can be stored on a user’s
computer and allow to save information about users and their experience in the website.
We use two types of cookies:

• Essential – cookies that are necessary for a website to function properly by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. These cookies
  cannot be turned off.
• Performance – cookies which measure how often you visit our website and how you use it. We use this information to get a better sense of how you engage with our content.

We use Google Analytics Tracker to understand how you navigate between pages and whether you have downloaded anything. No personal information is collected from Google Analytics. For further information on the privacy policy concerning Google Analytics, please click here.

Please note that you can block or allow cookies. Our entire website would be still accessible if
cookies are blocked. To learn how to enable and disable cookies, please visit your browser’s website:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Opera

3. Mailchimp Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address  with solely purpose of sending you project newsletters. This data is stored and processed by Mailchimp, a third-party service provider, in accordance with their privacy policy.

4. Contact Form

When you use our contact form, we collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiries. This information is used solely for the purpose of addressing your queries and is not shared with third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: By subscribing to our newsletter or using our contact form, you consent to the processing of your data for the specified purposes.
• Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in using cookies to enhance website functionality and improve user experience.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Cookies: As specified in section 1
• Newsletter Subscription: Until you unsubscribe.
• Contact Form: Until your inquiry is resolved.

7. Your Rights

Under the data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing.
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at youthreachresearchproject@gmail.com

8. What (types of) personal data will be collected?

The information collected, including personal and non-personal data, are the following: email
address and name.

If you subscribe to our newsletter and provide us with your e-mail, it will be saved in a protected database with the sole purpose of sending you newsletters about the project.

If you contact us with your e-mail and name, we will use the only data to reply to your email.

9. What is the legal basis for the processing?

Your personal data are processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the

processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive
95/46/EC (hereinafter GDPR). The data subjects are invited to provide their personal information through an online form. The legal basis for this processing operation is consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by writing an email to the following address: youthreachresearchproject@gmail.com

10. Who are the recipients of the personal data?

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Only authorised people responsible to manage the communication activities YOUTHreach can access the information. We do not disclose your personal data to anyone else without your consent, other than for the purposes specified in this Notice or where there is a legal requirement.

11. For how long will the personal data be stored?

All data will be deleted 3 years after the ending of the project (April 2033).

12. How will the personal data be protected?

Information is stored on password-protected server. Only authorised people can access the
information.

13. Who can I contact when I have question or complaint?

You can reach us at youthreachresearchproject@gmail.com.           

14. Lodging a complaint

We  process your personal data in compliance with this Notice and in accordance with the data protection laws. If you are dissatisfied with how we have handled your personal data, please contact us in the first instance and we will try to resolve any issues. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority, the ICO: 

• Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
• Email: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
• Telephone: 0303 123 1113

This privacy statement is designed to comply with the applicable data protection laws and reflects our commitment to protecting your personal data. By using our website, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy statement.