CARMINE Digital Twins of Metropolitan Regions of Europe

1. Introduction

Welcome to CARMINE. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Use of the website

1. The website is intended for informational and registration purposes related to CARMINE's events/services.
2. Users must use the website responsibly and lawfully, respecting the rights and privacy of others.

3. Intellectual property rights

1. All content on the website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of CARMINE Consortium or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
2. You may not use any content from our website without our express written permission (excepting the data offered for download which can be used without restrictions).

4. User conduct

1. Users are prohibited from using the website to engage in any illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activities.
2. Any attempt to disrupt or damage the website's operation is strictly prohibited.

5. Registration and personal information

1. To access certain features of the website, you may need to register and provide personal information.
2. You agree to provide accurate and current information and to update it as necessary.

6. Disclaimers

1. The website is provided "as is" and "as available". We do not warrant the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any material on the website.
2. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Limitation of liability

We will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the website.

8. Amendments to terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the website following any changes means that you accept the new Terms.

9. Governing law

These Terms are governed by Romanian law. Any disputes related to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Romania.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@carmine-project.eu.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Notice explains how CARMINE ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects personal data gathered through our website, particularly during event registration processes. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is Romanian National Meteorological Administration with its registered office at Sos. București-Ploiești 97, Sectorul 1, București, Romania. Contact email: contact@carmine-project.eu.

3. Personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Name and contact details (such as email address, phone number)
• Affiliation and professional title (if applicable)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide during events registration

4. Purpose and legal basis for processing

Your personal data is processed for the purpose of:

• Managing event registrations and participation
• Communicating with you about the event
• Improving our services and offerings

The legal basis for processing your data is your consent, provided at the point of registration.

5. Data retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice or as required by law.

6. Data sharing and transfers

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with third-party service providers for the purpose of hosting the event or other related activities. Any data transfer outside the European Economic Area (EEA) will be done in compliance with GDPR safeguards.

7. Your rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erase your personal data
• Restrict processing of your personal data
• Object to processing
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@carmine-project.eu.

8. Changes to this privacy notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

9. Contact information

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact us at contact@carmine-project.eu.

We encourage you to share your observations, suggestions, and inquiries to enrich our understanding and approach. Kindly direct your feedback to us via email at contact@carmine-project.eu.