Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB), as the data controller for the Political Ecological Network (POLLEN), collects, processes, and protects your personal data. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Spain’s Organic Law on Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD).
Data Controller Information
Data Controller: Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB)
Phone: +34 93 586 87 77
Email: icta@uab.cat
Postal Address: Carrer de les Columnes s/n, Campus UAB, Edifici ICTA-ICP
08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
Types of Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process the following personal information:
- First and last names
- Email address
- Institution or organization affiliation
- Geographic location of institution or organization
Purpose of Data Processing
We collect and process your personal data for the purposes and goals of the Political Ecological Network (POLLEN), which include:
- Facilitating communication among network members
- Sharing relevant information, opportunities, and resources
- Organizing events, webinars, and conferences
- Supporting collaborative research and activities
- Maintaining an up-to-date directory of members
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide your personal information to join the POLLEN network, you consent to the processing of your data for the purposes stated above.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your data based on our legitimate interests in maintaining and administering the POLLEN network, facilitating academic and professional connections, and promoting environmental research and collaboration.
Data Retention Period
We will retain your personal data for as long as you remain connected to the POLLEN network. If you choose to leave the network and unsubscribe from the newsletter, your data will be deleted or anonymized unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
Data Recipients
Your personal data is processed internally by authorized personnel within ICTA-UAB who are responsible for managing the POLLEN network. We do not share your personal data with third parties unless required by law.
International Transfers
Your personal data is stored and processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). We do not transfer your personal data to recipients outside the EEA.
Your Rights Regarding Your Data
As a member of POLLEN, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
- Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request the erasure of your personal data when it’s no longer needed. Please note that deletion of your contact information will affect our ability to communicate with you about network activities and opportunities.
- Restriction: Request that we temporarily or permanently stop processing your data.
- Data portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine readable format.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
- To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at politicalecologynetwork@gmail.com.
- We will respond to your request within one month. If you believe we are not handling your data appropriately, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact POLLEN via email at politicalecologynetwork@gmail.com.
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
DPO Contact Information: politicalecologynetwork@gmail.com
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes to this policy through our website or by email.
Acceptance of This Privacy Policy
By providing your personal data to join the POLLEN network, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and processing of your data as described herein.
Last updated: 16.04.2025