In this section, you will find information about the use that Universitat Politècnica de València (‘the University’ or ‘the UPV,’ hereinafter) makes of your personal data in relation to the information provided on this website. For more information about the processing of personal data carried out by the UPV, you can consult our Treatment Activities Register (https://www.upv.es/entidades/DPD/info/1093763normalc.html).
Therefore, this information is directed to users of this website who provide their personal data to the University through any of the contact methods.
It is important to note that this website is not intended for children under 14 years of age. Therefore, they cannot provide their personal data to the University without the authorization of their parents or legal guardians.
Finally, please note that you are responsible for the accuracy of the data you provide to us and for updating it, if necessary.
Data Controller
The data controller for your information is Universitat Politècnica de València with VAT ID: Q4618002B, located at: Camí de Vera, s/n-46022, Valencia.
The UPV has appointed a Data Protection Officer whom you can contact by writing an email to: dpd@upv.es to address any questions regarding the processing of your personal data.
Purposes of Using Your Data and Legal Bases
Your data may be processed for the following purposes:
- 2.1. Contact Form
On the website, we offer you the option to contact us through a contact form, where your name, email address, and an optional message with your inquiry will be recorded. Your personal data will be processed based on your legitimate interest, which is expressed when contacting us through the aforementioned contact form.
- 2.2. Newsletter
If you accept the processing of your data, your identification and contact information will be used for sending newsletters based on your express consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
- 2.3. Cookies
We may also process personal data collected through the installation of cookies in your browser that you have accepted. For more information about cookies and their purposes, please refer to our Cookie Policy (https://seamic.upv.es/cookie-policy/).
- 2.4. Other Personal Data Processing
Your data may be processed through other websites accessed via various links on our website. The processing of your personal data will be governed by the privacy policies contained on those websites. Please refer to the information about the processing of your data in their respective privacy spaces.
Retention Period for Your Data
The data will be retained for the time necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and to determine the potential responsibilities that may arise from that purpose and data processing, as well as as long as you do not withdraw your consent. However, the data may be retained, if necessary, for public interest archiving, scientific and historical research, or statistical purposes.
Communications to Third Parties and International Transfers
The University will not disclose your data to third parties unless required by legal or judicial requirements, such as for the formulation, exercise, or defense of claims, or to public and private entities to whom it is necessary or mandatory to transfer this information to manage the requested service, as well as in cases provided for by law.
This will not prevent your data from being accessed by providers who provide us with services linked to the purpose of processing.
We also have other providers who may make International Data Transfers, and we inform you that the University has adopted adequate safeguards as indicated in Articles 45 to 49 of Regulation (EU) 679/2016.
Your Rights
You can exercise your data protection rights regarding the use of your personal data, as recognized in Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016, on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data (General Data Protection Regulation, hereinafter “GDPR”) and Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, on the Protection of Personal Data and guarantee of digital rights (LOPD-GDD).
- Access: to know if your data is being processed or not.
- Rectify: to correct inaccurate data.
- Delete: to stop processing when, among other reasons, they are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected.
- Object: to stop being processed in specific circumstances.
- Limit processing: to limit the scope of processing in certain cases, while ensuring preservation.
- Port your data: to receive previously provided data or request its transfer to a third party.
- Revoke consent at any time, without affecting the legality of the processing prior to revocation.
- Submit a complaint to the Spanish Data Protection Agency if you believe that the UPV has not correctly addressed any of the above.
To exercise your rights, you must send an email to the Data Protection Officer at the email address: dpd@upv.es, indicating the right you are exercising. Our DPD will inform you if it is necessary to provide any additional data or documents in case of doubt about the verification of your identity. If you prefer, you can use the models for exercising rights provided by the Spanish Data Protection Agency. There is a model for each right.
Security
The UPV has implemented security measures to protect your personal data. In this way, your data is processed by applying technical and organizational security measures appropriate to the type of data processed, the technology used, and the associated risks, making every effort to prevent unauthorized third parties from accessing, modifying, or deleting your information.