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Privacy Statement
Privacy Policy and GDPR Information Clause
General Provisions
The data controller is the Polish Academy of Sciences, with its registered office in Warsaw (00-901), Palace of Culture and Science, plac Defilad 1, NIP (Tax Identification Number): 525 157 50 83, REGON: 000325713. Data protection is carried out in accordance with the requirements of generally applicable legal provisions, and data are stored on secured servers.
The term “GDPR” means Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC.
We respect the right to privacy and take care to ensure data security. For this purpose, among other measures, a secure communication encryption protocol (SSL) is used. Personal data provided in any forms on the website are treated as confidential and are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
Contact with the person responsible for data protection: iod@pan.pl
Data Controller
The Polish Academy of Sciences is the data controller of its clients’ and employees’ personal data. This means that if you have any account on our website, we process your personal data such as: first name, last name, e-mail address, telephone number, position, place of work, and IP address. The Polish Academy of Sciences is also the data controller of persons subscribed, for example, to the newsletter.
Personal data are processed:
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in accordance with the provisions on personal data protection,
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in accordance with the implemented Privacy Policy,
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to the extent and for the purpose necessary to pursue legitimate interests (legally justified purposes), provided that the processing does not infringe the rights and freedoms of the data subject.
Each data subject (if we are the data controller) has the right of access to their data, rectification, erasure or restriction of processing, the right to object, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The erasure of personal data may result from the withdrawal of consent or from lodging a legally permissible objection to the processing of personal data.
The Polish Academy of Sciences reserves the right to process data after the withdrawal of consent solely for the purpose of pursuing possible claims before a court or if national, EU, or international law requires the retention of data.
The Polish Academy of Sciences has the right to disclose the User’s personal data and other data to entities authorized under applicable legal provisions (e.g. law enforcement authorities).
The Polish Academy of Sciences does not disclose personal data to entities other than those authorized under applicable legal provisions. The data controller has implemented data encryption and access control, thereby minimizing the effects of any potential data security breach. Personal data are processed exclusively by persons authorized by the data controller or by processors with whom we closely cooperate.
Cookies
The website automatically collects information via cookies. Failure to change browser settings means that cookies are accepted.
Cookies are IT data, in particular text files, which are stored on the end device of the website user and are intended for the use of the website. Cookies usually contain the name of the website from which they originate, the time of storage on the end device, and a unique number.
The entity placing cookies on the end device of the website user and accessing them is the website administrator of the Polish Academy of Sciences, with its registered office in Warsaw (00-901), Palace of Culture and Science, plac Defilad 1.
Cookies are used for the purpose of:
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adjusting the content of the website to the user’s preferences and optimizing the use of the website; in particular, these cookies allow recognition of the user’s device and appropriate display of the website tailored to individual needs;
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creating statistics that help understand how users use the website, which makes it possible to improve its structure and content;
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maintaining the user’s session (after logging in), thanks to which the user does not have to re-enter the login and password on each subpage.
Two basic types of cookies are used on the website: “session cookies” and “persistent cookies.” Session cookies are temporary files stored on the user’s end device until logging out, leaving the website, or closing the browser. Persistent cookies are stored on the user’s end device for the time specified in the cookie parameters or until deleted by the user.
The following types of cookies are used on the website:
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“necessary” cookies enabling the use of services available on the website, e.g. authentication cookies used for services requiring authentication;
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cookies used to ensure security, e.g. to detect abuse of authentication within the website;
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“performance” cookies enabling the collection of information on how the website is used;
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“functional” cookies enabling the “remembering” of user-selected settings and personalization of the user interface, e.g. language or region, font size, website appearance, etc.
In many cases, web browsing software (internet browsers) allows cookies to be stored on the user’s end device by default. Website users may change cookie settings at any time. These settings may be changed in particular to block automatic handling of cookies or to inform about each placement of cookies on the user’s device. Detailed information on the possibilities and methods of handling cookies is available in the browser settings.
The website administrator informs that restrictions on the use of cookies may affect some of the functionalities available on the website.
More information about cookies is available in the “Help” section of the browser menu. The above cookie policy template is protected by copyright held by IAB Poland.
Additional personal data, such as an e-mail address, are collected only in places where the user has explicitly consented by completing a form. Such data are retained and used only to the extent necessary to perform a given function.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this website may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the user visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking systems, and monitor your interactions with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
GDPR Information Clause
The controller of your personal data is the Polish Academy of Sciences; plac Defilad 1; 00-901 Warsaw; tel.: +48 22 182 6100; fax: +48 22 182 7050.
The controller has appointed a Data Protection Officer, who can be contacted via e-mail at iod@pan.pl. Your personal data will be processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR, i.e. in connection with the performance of statutory tasks of the Polish Academy of Sciences, in particular those related to promoting the development of science and establishing the highest standards of research quality and ethical norms, serving society and enriching national culture.
Your personal data will be stored for the period necessary, as required by applicable legal provisions.
Your personal data may be disclosed to other entities authorized to obtain such information solely on the basis of applicable legal regulations.
You have the right to request from the Controller access to your data, rectification, updating, erasure, and, in justified cases, restriction of processing.
In connection with the processing of personal data by the Controller, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office if you consider that the processing of personal data violates GDPR provisions. The Controller does not transfer personal data to third countries or international organizations.
Legal basis: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).
