GDPR Compliance Statement

Last Updated: 25/02/2025

At DIGIUP: Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship Skills for Young Innovators, we are fully committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

This statement outlines how we handle, store, and process personal data collected through our website and project-related activities.


1. Data Controller

The data controller for this website is the lead partner organization of the DIGIUP project:
EducPro Association Portugal
Email: info@digiup-project.com  


2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Organization and role (if relevant to project activities)
  • IP address and website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
  • Any other information you voluntarily submit through forms or communication

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries and contact requests
  • To register participants for events, newsletters, or training activities
  • To manage communication and project-related updates
  • To monitor and improve website performance

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Your explicit consent (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter)
  • The performance of a contract (e.g., participation in project activities)
  • Our legitimate interest in evaluating the impact of the project and improving our services

5. Data Sharing

Your personal data will only be shared with authorized DIGIUP project partners for the purpose of implementing project activities. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.


6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with any legal, regulatory, or reporting obligations.


7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Object to processing
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@digiup-project.com  


8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a high level of security for your personal data and to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.


9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and collect statistical data. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more information.


10. Updates to This Statement

We may revise this GDPR statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.


If you have any questions or concerns about how your data is processed, please contact our project team at:
📧 info@digiup-project.com