Introduction

    The AGATA Collaboration is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that personal data is handled responsibly, securely and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used and protected when you visit this website or interact with the services provided through it.

    Information We Collect

    Depending on how you use this website, the following categories of information may be collected:

    • Contact information, such as your name and email address.
    • Account information for registered users.
    • Technical information, including browser type, device information and IP address.
    • Website usage data collected through cookies or similar technologies.

    How We Use Your Information

    Personal information is processed only where necessary and for legitimate purposes, including:

    • Providing access to collaboration resources and online services.
    • Managing user accounts and authentication.
    • Responding to enquiries, requests and support messages.
    • Improving the functionality, performance and security of the website.
    • Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

    Legal Basis for Processing

    Where applicable, personal data may be processed on the basis of user consent, contractual necessity, compliance with a legal obligation or the legitimate interests of the AGATA Collaboration in operating, maintaining and securing this website and its services.

    Data Sharing

    Personal information is not sold. It may only be shared where necessary:

    • With authorised service providers supporting the operation of the website.
    • With participating institutions where required for collaboration activities.
    • To comply with legal obligations or lawful requests from public authorities.
    • To protect the security and integrity of the website and its users.

    Data Retention

    Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to provide the requested services and to comply with applicable legal, administrative or security requirements.

    Data Security

    Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal information against unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

    Cookies

    This website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide essential functionality, improve the user experience and collect anonymous information about website usage. Further details should be provided in the website’s Cookie Policy.

    Your Rights

    Subject to applicable data protection legislation, users may have the right to:

    • Access their personal data.
    • Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
    • Request the deletion of personal data.
    • Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
    • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
    • Request data portability where applicable.

    External Links

    This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. The AGATA Collaboration is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of those external websites.

    Changes to this Privacy Policy

    This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation, website functionality or the services provided. The latest version will always be published on this page.

    Contact

    For questions concerning this Privacy Policy, the exercise of data protection rights or the processing of personal data, please contact the AGATA Collaboration through the details provided on the Contact Us page.