Privacy Policy

Version: 1.0 | Last Updated: [January 5, 2026]

1) Introduction & Data Controller

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed via the official WattCrete project website, www.wattcrete.com (“the Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and conduct all data processing activities in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR.

• Data Controller: The legal data controller for this site and the associated project is the beneficiary of the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) project "HMPC - 101206667", the University of Bradford (Richmond Road, Bradford BD7 1DP, United Kingdom).

• Contact: For questions regarding this policy or the WattCrete project, please contact us by using the form on our Contact Page. For specific inquiries related to the university's data processing activities, you may also contact the University of Bradford's official Data Protection Officer.

2) What Data We Process and Why

We process your personal data through our website only for specific and necessary purposes:

• Contact Form and Emails: When you contact us via the contact form or by email, we use the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message) based on your consent to do so, in order to respond to you (Legal Basis: Consent - GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).

• Website Security (Server Logs): To ensure the security and technical functionality of our website, our hosting provider, Hostinger, automatically keeps technical records called server logs. These records are necessary to prevent cyber-attacks and technical errors and may include your IP address. This processing is based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure website (Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest - GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)). These technical records are managed directly by our service provider, not by us.

• Legal Obligations: As a project funded by the European Union, we are required to retain necessary correspondence to meet audit and reporting requirements as a legal obligation (Legal Basis: Legal Obligation - GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)).

7) Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of the page will always reflect the most current version.

6) Cookies

Our site uses cookies. For detailed information on the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please review our Cookie Policy.

5) Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: The right to access your data, to correct inaccurate data, to have your data erased, to restrict processing, and to object to processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please submit your request through the form on our Contact Page. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the ICO in the UK.

4) Data Retention Periods

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Emails and Correspondence: Retained for the duration of the project and for 5 years (60 months) after the final project payment. This period is a legal requirement to comply with our European Union project auditing and record-keeping obligations.

• Server Logs: These records, necessary for security and diagnostics, are kept by our hosting provider for a limited time according to their own policies and laws.

3) Recipients of Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data may only be shared with the following parties:

• Hosting Provider: Hostinger International Ltd., which hosts our site and processes server logs on our behalf.

• Project Partners: To properly respond to your inquiries or collaboration proposals, we may share the content of your message with key personnel responsible for the project at the University of Bradford and the University of Warwick.

• External Links: Our site contains links to external sites like CORDIS and LinkedIn. No data is shared with these sites unless you click on the links.