Privacy & Cookie Policy of ErasmusAdvisor.eu

Welcome to ErasmusAdvisor.eu ("ErasmusAdvisor.eu", "we", "our" or the "Site"). This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains what information may be collected when using the Site, how it may be used and how it is protected.

By using ErasmusAdvisor.eu, registering, creating an account, publishing content or continuing to use the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted this Privacy & Cookie Policy. If you do not accept this policy, please do not use the Site.

For any questions regarding privacy or the processing of personal data, you can contact us at privacy@erasmusadvisor.eu.

What information we store

Depending on how you use the Site, we may collect and store different categories of information, including:

• your username;
• your email address;
• your IP address;
• information relating to your browser and device;
• information relating to your account;
• information that you voluntarily choose to add to your profile;
• content, messages, discussions, reviews, images, links and other materials that you publish on the Site;
• information relating to your interactions with the Site, when necessary for its operation, security or improvement.

Additional information may be stored if you voluntarily choose to provide it in your profile or in content that you publish.

Information that you choose to make public through your profile, discussions, messages or other content may be viewed by other users and, depending on the configuration of the Site, by visitors to the Site.

When we collect information

We may collect or store information when you:

• register as a member of the Site;
• create or edit your profile;
• write a discussion, message, review or comment;
• upload images or other content;
• contact the Site administration;
• visit or use the Site;
• accept or use cookies and similar technologies, where applicable.

How we use your information

The information we collect may be used to:

• create and manage your account;
• allow you to use the features of the Site;
• allow you to publish and share content;
• allow users to interact with each other;
• send you communications relating to your account and the operation of the Site;
• send you, where provided by your settings, updates and communications relating to activities on the Site;
• respond to your requests;
• prevent spam, fraud, abuse and unlawful activity;
• protect the Site and its users;
• identify and resolve technical problems;
• improve the operation and user experience of the Site;
• comply with applicable legal obligations.

IP address and security

Your IP address and other technical information may be automatically recorded when you use the Site.

This information may be used for security purposes, to prevent fraudulent or unlawful activity, identify abuse, protect users and diagnose technical problems.

IP addresses are not normally displayed publicly to other users. However, they may be disclosed when necessary to comply with legal obligations or to protect the rights and security of the Site and its users.

User-generated content

If you publish content on ErasmusAdvisor.eu, you are responsible for the information you choose to make available.

Information voluntarily published in public areas of the Site may be viewed by other users and, depending on the configuration of the Site, may be indexed by search engines or shared through external links.

We recommend that you do not publish sensitive personal information, passwords, financial information, identity documents or other information that you do not wish to make public.

The management and possible removal of published content are also governed by our Terms and Conditions.

Email communications

We may use your email address to send communications relating to your account, security, operation of the Site and other important information relating to the service.

Where provided by the Site settings, we may also use your email address to send notifications, updates, activity summaries or other communications relating to the community.

You can change your email communication preferences through your account settings, where such features are available, or by using the unsubscribe options included in emails.

Other uses of information

We may use aggregated or anonymous information to analyse the use of the Site, understand how users interact with it and improve our services.

This information may include technical data such as browser type, operating system, device information or statistical information relating to browsing activity.

Where possible, such information is used in aggregated or anonymous form.

Sharing of information

We may use technical providers and services necessary for the operation, maintenance, security and management of the Site.

In such cases, information may be processed to the extent necessary to provide the relevant services.

We may also disclose information when necessary to:

• comply with legal obligations;
• respond to lawful requests from competent authorities;
• prevent fraud, abuse or unlawful activity;
• protect the Site, users or other persons;
• protect or exercise our rights.

We do not knowingly sell users' personal data to third parties.

Data retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide and manage the Site and its services, maintain security, comply with applicable legal obligations and protect our rights.

Some information may be retained after an account is closed when necessary for technical, legal or security reasons, to prevent abuse, resolve disputes or for other legitimate purposes.

User-generated content may also remain available after an account is closed in cases provided for by our Terms and Conditions or when there is a legitimate reason to retain it.

Data protection

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

However, no computer system or online service can guarantee absolute security. We therefore cannot guarantee that data will be completely protected against every possible security risk.

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small files or pieces of information that may be stored on a user's device while browsing a website.

ErasmusAdvisor.eu may use cookies and similar technologies to enable the proper functioning of the Site, maintain user sessions, remember certain preferences, improve the browsing experience and understand how the Site is used.

Cookies may include:

• Necessary cookies: required for the operation of the Site, authentication and essential features;
• Functional cookies: used to remember certain preferences or settings;
• Analytics cookies: potentially used to analyse the use of the Site and improve its performance;
• Third-party cookies: potentially set by external services used by the Site.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through the cookie management tools provided on the Site.

For further information, you can consult our Cookie Policy.

User rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• request access to your personal data;
• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• request deletion of your data where applicable;
• request restriction of processing;
• object to certain processing activities;
• request data portability where applicable;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights or obtain information about the processing of your data, you can contact us at privacy@erasmusadvisor.eu.

We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Account closure

You may request the closure of your account by contacting us at privacy@erasmusadvisor.eu or by using the features available on the Site.

Closing an account does not necessarily result in the immediate deletion of all information or previously published content where its retention is necessary for legal, technical, security or other legitimate reasons.

Minimum age

ErasmusAdvisor.eu is intended exclusively for users who are at least 18 years old.

By registering and using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old.

If we become aware that a person under the age of 18 has provided personal data through the Site, we may take appropriate measures, including removing the account and related information.

Third-party services and links

The Site may contain links to websites, services or platforms operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. We recommend that you review their respective privacy policies before providing them with personal information.

Changes to this Privacy & Cookie Policy

We may modify or update this Privacy & Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes to the Site, the services provided or applicable law.

The most recent version of this policy will always be published on this page.

We recommend that you check this page periodically for any updates.

Acceptance of this policy

By using ErasmusAdvisor.eu, registering, creating an account, publishing content or continuing to use the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted this Privacy & Cookie Policy.

If you do not accept this policy, you must not register or use ErasmusAdvisor.eu.

Any specific consent required by applicable law for certain activities, such as certain cookies or communications, may be requested separately through the tools provided on the Site.

Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy, the processing of personal data or the exercise of your rights, you can contact us at:

privacy@erasmusadvisor.eu