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The SpongeWorks project has received funding from the ​European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation ​programme under grant agreement No 101156116 and from the UK Research and Innovation/HM Government. 

The ​project runs from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2028.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Policy

All data on this website are processed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This privacy policy explains how we use the data that you make accessible to us when using our website. You can use our website without providing any personal data. However, if we request personal data (e.g., for a newsletter subscription or contact form), we will only use it for the specific purpose outlined at the time of collection, and you provide consent to us for this purpose. We will never share your data with any third party without your explicit consent.

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Your Rights

You have the right to request information, correction, or deletion of your personal data that we may have stored at any time. If you have any questions concerning your personal data and our privacy policy, please contact us using the contact details provided.

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The materials and/or links provided on this website do not constitute legal, political, or other professional advice.

In alignment with Horizon Europe’s Open Science Principles, we support open access to research outputs and encourage the sharing of knowledge. You are granted permission to use materials on this website for personal and educational purposes only, not for commercial purposes, provided you retain all copyright, trademark, and proprietary notices intact and credit the original source, including this website and the relevant intellectual property holder.

Where applicable, we support open access to research data and publications produced in Horizon Europe projects. Materials are made available under an open license, allowing for reuse in accordance with the terms outlined on the specific resources.

You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any content available on this website, except for public documents such as treaties and conventions, which may be used in accordance with applicable laws.

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While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information on this website, we cannot guarantee or warrant its suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness, or accuracy for any particular purpose. All content and information provided on this website are made available “as is” without any express or implied warranty of any kind.

We do not guarantee that this website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, nor do we guarantee that any defects will be corrected. Additionally, we cannot ensure that the website or its server is free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components.

We also make no guarantees, warranties, or representations regarding any websites linked to or from our website, or the content, quality, or accuracy of information on external sites. These linked sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, any links they contain, or any changes or updates to such sites.

We reserve the right to make changes, updates, or improvements to the content, structure, and functionality of this website at any time, without prior notice.

Personal Data Protection

As a user, you are informed that any personal data collected via forms on the website will be processed solely by the SpongeWorks project, which is responsible for data processing. The data will be used for administrative and project management purposes.

The SpongeWorks project is committed to protecting your privacy and adhering to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation 2016/679) of the European Union.

While you can browse most of the website without providing any personal information, in some cases, personal data may be required. Any such data will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and will be used for the specific purposes outlined in the website forms. The primary objective of data collection is to provide interactive communication services and allow registered users to contribute to the project.

How Do We Treat Your Personal Data?

When you subscribe to the newsletter, you agree to your personal data being stored for the duration of the project (4 years) in order to send you newsletters and other communications about the project, as well as for statistical purposes (e.g., tracking subscriptions).

When using the “Contact Us” button, you activate a specific form to send your comments to a designated functional mailbox. By sending such a message, you agree to your personal data being stored for the duration of the project (4 years) so the SpongeWorks project team can respond to your request.

If you have any questions about the processing of your email or related personal data, please feel free to include them in your message.

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