Welcome to accelerate-msca.eu, the official website of the ACCELERATE project. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
The ACCELERATE project is funded under the European Union’s Horizon 2025 research and innovation programme (Grant Agreement No. 101182930). The project is coordinated by Harokopio University of Athens (HUA).
Data Controller:
Harokopio University of Athens
Department of Geography
Eleftheriou Venizelou Ave. 70,
GR-176 76, Athens, Greece
Email: accelerate@hua.gr
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
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Contact Information (e.g., name, email address) if you contact us via forms or email.
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Newsletter Sign-up Data (if applicable).
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Usage Data via cookies and analytics tools, such as:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited
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Date and time of visit
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Referring website
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3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data only for specific and legitimate purposes, including:
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Responding to your inquiries.
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Sending updates or newsletters (only if you have opted in).
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Improving our website’s functionality and performance.
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Reporting anonymized usage statistics to funding agencies or partners.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Your consent (e.g., when subscribing to a newsletter).
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Our legitimate interest in promoting and evaluating the project.
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Compliance with legal obligations under the EU Horizon programme.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:
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Necessary Cookies for basic website functionality.
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Analytics Cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to track usage patterns.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it only:
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With project partners when necessary.
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With service providers (e.g., web hosting, email marketing tools) under strict data protection agreements.
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If required by law or EU regulation.
7. How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data, including:
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SSL encryption
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Secure servers and limited access
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Data minimization and retention policies
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Object to or restrict processing
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Withdraw your consent at any time
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Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at accelerate@hua.gr.
9. External Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:
Dr. George P. Petropoulos
Assistant Professor of Geoinformatics
Harokopio University of Athens
Email: gpetropoulos@hua.gr
Or: accelerate@hua.gr