Privacy

Privacy Policy

SERN (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website www.transmic-vet.eu within the framework of the EU-funded project TRANSMIC-VET – Transforming micro-destinations through C-VET.

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our services, and the choices you have associated with that data.

About SERN

The Sweden Emilia-Romagna Network (SERN) is a non-profit transnational organisation based in Italy. SERN fosters cooperation between Northern and Southern Europe, particularly between Sweden and Italy.

SERN is characterised by three distinctive features:

  • It is the only bilateral network in the European Union connecting Northern and Southern European actors
  • It operates as a multi-level network involving different levels of governance
  • It is open to public authorities, civil society, and private stakeholders

Our Privacy Commitment

SERN complies with all applicable data protection laws within the European Union, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy governs how we collect, process, and protect personal data.

Personal Data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Sensitive Personal Data (Special Categories of Data) includes data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic and biometric data, health data, or data concerning a person’s sex life or sexual orientation.

By participating in SERN activities, projects, or studies, you provide your free, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

What Data We Collect

As part of our activities, we may collect and process the following types of data:

  • Identification data: such as name, address, email address
  • Demographic data: such as age, gender, occupation
  • Behavioural and preference data: relating to participation patterns and choices
  • User-generated content: including images, videos, or other materials you choose to share
  • Social media data: where participation occurs via third-party platforms (e.g. Facebook, X)
  • Sensitive data: only when voluntarily provided and where strictly necessary
  • Audio/visual data: where participation involves recordings (e.g. interviews, focus groups)

How We Use Your Data

We process personal data exclusively for purposes related to project implementation and organisational activities. In particular:

  • To fulfil contractual and project-related obligations
  • To produce aggregated and anonymised outputs where individuals cannot be identified
  • For quality assurance, research, and development purposes
  • To communicate with you regarding your participation
  • To conduct statistical and academic research using anonymised data

Cookies and Digital Technologies

We may collect certain information automatically through:

  • Web forms and registration tools
  • Cookies and similar technologies (for navigation, security, and analytics)
  • Web logs (e.g. IP address, browser type, pages visited)

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights

Participation in SERN activities is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time.

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Receive information about how your data is processed

To exercise your rights, contact: privacy@sern.eu

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

Data Concerning Minors

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age.
Where minors are involved in specific activities, participation occurs only with explicit parental or guardian consent.

Data Transfers Outside the EU

In some cases, personal data may be shared with partners or service providers outside the EU.

To ensure adequate protection, such transfers are governed by EU Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.

Data Security and Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for project and legal purposes.

When no longer required:

  • Identifiable data is securely deleted or anonymised
  • Statistical data may be retained in fully anonymised form

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure data security.

Final Provisions

This Privacy Policy replaces any previous statements regarding the processing of personal data by SERN.

Last updated: 1 April 2026