Privacy Policy
Last updated: 26/06/2025
Introduction
The Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CARIE) (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect any personal data when you visit our website (https://carie.eu/) or interact with us.
Data Controller
We act as the data controller for personal data collected through this website, in accordance with the EU GDPR and Cyprus data protection law.
Data We Collect
- Identity & Contact data: Name, email, organisation, job title, and any information you provide in contact forms or newsletters.
- Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of your visit, sourced via cookies and Google Analytics.
- Cookies: We use strictly necessary cookies to remember your preferences, and third-party analytics cookies (Google Analytics) for usage statistics only.
Legal Basis for Processing
- Consent: For newsletter or marketing communications.
- Legitimate Interests: For site analytics and service optimisation.
- Legal obligation: To comply with all the requirements under EU GDPR and Cyprus law.
How We Use Your Data
- To respond to inquiries and requests.
- To send our newsletter and updates if you’ve opted in.
- To analyse and improve website functionality and performance.
- To fulfil legal and regulatory obligations.
Data Minimisation & Purpose Limitation
We collect only data necessary for specified purposes and process it only as needed (in line with GDPR principles on fairness, transparency and data minimisation).
Data Sharing & International Transfers
We do not sell or rent personal data.
We may share with:
- Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. hosting, email systems) under strict controls.
- Law enforcement authorities, when required by law.
Your data may be processed both inside and outside the EU. We enforce appropriate safeguards like GDPR-compliant contracts to protect your rights.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary. For contact forms and newsletter signups, typically 2–3 years, unless deletion is requested sooner.
Data Security
We implement standard security measures (encryption, access controls, limited internal access) to protect your data.
Your Rights
You have rights under GDPR to:
- Access, correct or erase your data.
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g. Cyprus DPA).
Cookies
We use cookies only for essential functionality and analytics. Please refer to our separate Cookies Policy page for details and opt-out instructions.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
Changes to This Policy
We may periodically update this policy. Significant changes will be communicated via our website with a revised “Last updated” date and clear notification.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding data privacy:
Email: info@carie.eu