Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the REINFORCE project website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us through the website.
2. Data Controller
The personal data collected through this website is controlled by:
REINFORCE Project
Grant Agreement No. 101104204
Funded by the European Union Horizon Europe Programme
Contact email: [INSERT CONTACT EMAIL]
Postal address: [INSERT ORGANISATION ADDRESS]
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at the email address above.
3. Personal Data We Collect
Newsletter Subscription
When you subscribe to the REINFORCE newsletter, we collect:
Name (if provided)
Email address
Date and time of subscription
Consent record provided during registration
Contact Forms
If you contact us through the website, we may collect:
Name
Organisation
Email address
Any information included in your message
Technical Information
When you visit the website, certain technical data may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device information
Pages visited
Referring website
Date and time of access
4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
Purpose Legal BasisManaging newsletter subscriptions Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Sending project news, updates and events Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Responding to enquiries Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Operating and securing the website Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Producing website usage statistics Consent where required by law
You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our newsletters or by contacting us.
5. Newsletter Communications
The REINFORCE website may offer the possibility to subscribe to project newsletters and communications.
You will only receive newsletters if:
You actively subscribe through the website; and
You provide the required consent where applicable.
Each newsletter includes an unsubscribe option that allows you to withdraw consent at any time.
6. Cookies and Analytics
This website is hosted on Squarespace.
Squarespace uses certain cookies that are necessary for the operation, security, and functionality of the website. Squarespace may also place analytics and performance cookies to help understand how visitors interact with the site and improve website performance. Squarespace distinguishes between necessary cookies and non-essential analytics/performance cookies.
Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Cookies may be used for:
Website security and functionality
Remembering preferences
Measuring website traffic and performance
Analysing visitor interactions
Improving user experience
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner displayed when you visit the website.
For more information regarding Squarespace's processing of data and cookies, please consult Squarespace's Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data.
Personal data may be shared with trusted service providers that support operation of the website, including:
Squarespace (website hosting)
Newsletter service providers (if used)
IT and technical support providers
These providers process data only on our instructions and under appropriate safeguards.
8. International Data Transfers
Some service providers used by the website may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards will be applied in accordance with GDPR requirements, including Standard Contractual Clauses or other recognised transfer mechanisms.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:
Newsletter subscription data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
Contact enquiries: for as long as necessary to respond and maintain records
Technical and analytical data: according to the retention settings of the relevant services
10. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority
Requests concerning your personal data can be sent to:
contact@reinforceproject.org
11. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational developments.
Any updates will be posted on this page together with the revised date.