Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30th July 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how the CarePath consortium (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects any personal data you provide when using this website.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant EU data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:

European Coalition for People living with Obesity (ECPO)
101 Furry Park Road
Howth Road
Dublin
Ireland
D05 KD52

contactus@eurobesity.org

3. What We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name, email address and other contact details (if you contact us via a form or email)
  • Organisation or affiliation (if applicable)
  • IP address and browser information (via cookies, see Cookie Policy)
  • Subscription preferences (e.g., for newsletters or updates)

We do not collect sensitive personal data or use profiling/automated decision-making.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (e.g., for newsletter sign-up)
  • Legitimate interest (e.g., responding to enquiries)
  • Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with funding and reporting requirements)

5. How We Use Your Data

Your data may be used for the following purposes:

  • Responding to contact form submissions or email enquiries
  • Sending occasional project updates or newsletters (with your consent)
  • Monitoring website traffic and performance (anonymised analytics)

We do not share your data with third parties except where required by law or by funding bodies under Horizon Europe/IHI regulations.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or to comply with legal or contractual obligations.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at contactus@eurobesity.org.

8. Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure and have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and organisational procedures to safeguard and secure the data we collect online.

9. 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.