Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, processed, and protected when you interact with this website, which is dedicated to scientific dissemination and open science initiatives.
Last updated: [31/08/2025]

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

Damiano Piovesan
University of Padova
via Ugo Bassi 58/B
35131 – Padova, Italy
Email: biocomp@bio.unipd.it

2. Data Collected

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • First name and last name
  • Title
  • Email address
  • IP address

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data is processed exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Distribution of newsletters
  • Communications related to scientific and open science activities

4. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is carried out on the basis of:

  • Your explicit consent
  • Statistical purposes

5. Data Storage and Retention

Personal data is stored in a secure database on cloud systems and retained for a maximum period of one (1) year. Adequate technical and organizational measures are in place to ensure data security.

6. Data Sharing with Third Parties

Your personal data will not be shared with or disclosed to third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

This website is hosted within the European Union. While it can be accessed worldwide, no intentional transfer of data outside the EU is performed.

8. User Rights

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request the rectification or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at biocomp@bio.unipd.it.

9. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:

Email: biocomp@bio.unipd.it

10. Cookies

This website does not use cookies for tracking or profiling purposes.