Privacy Policy
The FakeSpotting project is committed to protecting the personal data of users and handling it in a lawful, fair and transparent manner, in accordance with applicable European data protection legislation.
Summary of our privacy policy
- We do not sell, rent or share personal data with third parties, except when legally required or when explicitly authorised by the user.
- We only collect personal data that is strictly necessary to respond to enquiries or provide information related to the FakeSpotting project (data minimisation principle).
- Personal data will not be used for purposes other than those stated in this policy.
- This Privacy Policy may be updated to comply with legal or regulatory changes. Users are encouraged to review it periodically.
Legal framework
This website complies with the following legislation:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)
- Law 34/2002, of 11 July, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSICE)
Continued use of this website after any update implies acknowledgement and acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Data Controller
Project name: FakeSpotting
Project reference: 2020-1-IT02-KA203-079902
Project website: https://fakespottingproject.eu/
Data Controller:
International Consulting and Mobility Agency, INCOMA S.L.
Project partners:
- Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna (Italy)
- Loyola Andalucía University (Spain)
- GLOBSEC (Slovakia)
- INCOMA (Spain)
- Novosadska Novinarska Skola (Serbia)
- Pagella Politica (Italy)
- South East European University Tetovo (North Macedonia)
- Univerzita Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici (Slovakia)
- Universiteti i Tiranës (Albania)
Address: C/ Madrid, 2 – 41001 Seville (Spain)
Email: projects2[at]incoma.net
INCOMA S.L. acts as the entity responsible for the management and technical operation of the project website and for the processing of personal data collected through it.
Principles applied to personal data
FakeSpotting applies the following data protection principles:
- Lawfulness, fairness and transparency: Personal data is processed only with a valid legal basis, mainly user consent, and users are clearly informed.
- Purpose limitation: Data is collected for explicit and legitimate project-related purposes.
- Data minimisation: Only data strictly necessary for each purpose is collected.
- Storage limitation: Data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfil its purpose.
- Integrity and confidentiality: Appropriate security measures are implemented to protect personal data.
How we obtain personal data
Personal data may be collected through:
- Contact forms on the website
- Email communications
- Newsletter subscription forms (if enabled)
- Participation in project-related activities, surveys or dissemination actions (if applicable)
By submitting personal data, users explicitly consent to its processing for communication and information purposes related to the FakeSpotting project.
Users’ rights
Users have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Request rectification of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of their data
- Request restriction of processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
These rights may be exercised by contacting the Data Controller at projects2[at]incoma.net.
Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority if they believe their data has been processed unlawfully.
Purpose of data processing
Personal data is processed exclusively for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries related to the FakeSpotting project
- Providing information about project activities, outputs and events
- Managing participation in educational, research or dissemination activities
- Improving the usability and accessibility of the project website
Under no circumstances will personal data be used for commercial or advertising purposes.
Data recipients and third-party services
Personal data will not be transferred to third parties except where strictly necessary for the operation of the website or where required by law.
Hosting provider
The website is hosted by:
RAIOLA NETWORKS, S.L.
C.I.F.: B27453489
Address: Avenida de Magoi, 66, SS, Derecha, 27002 Lugo (Galicia, Spain)
Registered in the Mercantile Register of Lugo, Volume 460, Folio 183, Page LU-17.342
RAIOLA NETWORKS processes data solely for the purpose of providing hosting services to projects managed by INCOMA S.L., under GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.
Data security
FakeSpotting applies appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including secure servers and encrypted communications (SSL/TLS).
While absolute security on the internet cannot be guaranteed, all reasonable measures are taken to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, loss or misuse of data.
In the event of a personal data breach, affected users will be informed without undue delay, in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Accuracy of data
Users are responsible for ensuring that the personal data they provide is accurate, complete and up to date. FakeSpotting and INCOMA S.L. are not responsible for inaccuracies resulting from incorrect or incomplete information provided by users.
Changes to this policy
The FakeSpotting project reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy to adapt it to legislative or operational changes. Any significant updates will be announced on the website prior to their implementation.
Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:
📧 projects2[at]incoma.net
