Preamble

In compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), the Valencian Community Foundation for Research, Promotion and Commercial Studies of Valenciaport (hereinafter FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT) hereby informs users of its website of its policy regarding the processing and protection of personal data of those persons who voluntarily use email to contact FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT or use any other service on the website that involves communicating their personal data to FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT.

FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT informs the user of the website that this privacy policy covers all aspects related to the processing of personal data that FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT performs as the entity responsible for said processing through the FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT website. If the user continues to use the services after reading this document, it implies his/her express acceptance of this privacy and personal data processing policy. If the user does not accept this policy, FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT requests that he/she leaves the website.

Identification of the data controller

FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT informs the website user of the existence of personal data processing, for which the responsible entity is FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT, with registered offices at Avenida Muelle del Turia s/n, 46024 Valencia, the location where the personal data that the user communicates to FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT is collected and stored.

Intended purposes for personal data

FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT guarantees the protection and confidentiality of the data provided by the users of the website in accordance with the GDPR and the LOPDGDD.

The personal data provided by the user will be processed by FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT for the following purposes:

• To handle and respond to communications received.
• To provide services requested by the user.
• To manage participation in activities, events, training, or projects of FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT.
• To send information about services, activities, projects, and publications of FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT by email or equivalent electronic means, provided that the user has given his/her express consent.

Users are not required to provide personal information in order to browse the website. The website only collects personal information voluntarily provided by the users themselves.

Sensitive personal data (e.g., race, ethnic origin, religious beliefs, criminal record, health, or sexual orientation) will not be requested. If for specific reasons such data were required, explicit consent will be requested.

Information and consent

By sending an email or communicating any personal data to FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT, the user provides free, specific, informed and unequivocal consent for the processing of his/her personal data.

Personal information will only be used for limited purposes, including but not limited to those described above. For example, when the user registers on the website to gain access to restricted services, or requests information about areas of interest of FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT, such as publications or promotional campaigns.

FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT may also communicate and publicize its educational activities by recording images or videos of the activities carried out, ensuring that data protection regulations are respected at all times.

Whenever personal data is collected through forms, FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT shall include an informative note in compliance with Article 13 of the GDPR, specifying whether responses are mandatory or optional, the consequences of providing or refusing to provide data, the purposes of the data collection, and, where applicable, seeking the user’s consent.

The user is informed that he/she may lodge complaints with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) regarding any matter arising from the processing of his/her personal data.

Legal basis for processing

The processing of the user’s personal data is based on:

• The consent of the user.
• The performance of a contract or pre-contractual relationship.
• Legal obligations applicable to FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT.
• The legitimate interest of FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT in carrying out its foundational objectives, always respecting the rights and freedoms of the data subjects.

Data retention

Personal data will be kept as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, and subsequently during the periods required to comply with legal obligations or while liability may arise from its processing. Once these periods have expired, the data will be securely deleted.

Identification of recipients

The only transfers or communications of data that FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT intends to carry out are those required to fulfil its obligations with Public Administrations, courts, or other competent authorities, in accordance with current legislation.

No international transfers of data outside the European Economic Area are envisaged, except where required by law or when adequate safeguards are in place.

Rights of the user

At any time, users may exercise their rights under the GDPR and LOPDGDD:

• Access to their personal data.
• Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure (right to be forgotten) when the data is no longer necessary.
• Restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Portability of their data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Objection to processing for reasons related to their particular situation.
• Withdrawal of consent previously given, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

To exercise these rights, the user may contact FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT in writing at Avenida Muelle del Turia, s/n – 46024 Valencia (Spain), or by email at data@fundacion.valenciaport.com, enclosing a copy of his/her national identity document.

Users are also entitled to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).

Data quality

Users must provide accurate, truthful, current, and relevant personal data, and are solely responsible for any damage, direct or indirect, caused to third parties or to FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT as a result of providing false, inaccurate, outdated, or inappropriate data.

Users who provide personal data of third parties must ensure that they have informed them and obtained their consent, where required by law.

Data of minors or legally incapacitated persons

If the user is under 14 years of age or legally incapacitated, the consent of parents, guardians, or legal representatives is required. FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT shall not be held responsible for data provided without such authorization.

Security measures

FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT has adopted the necessary technical and organizational measures to guarantee the security of personal data and prevent alteration, loss, unauthorized access, or processing, taking into account the state of technology, the nature of the data, and the risks to which they are exposed.

Personal data published on the website

With respect to personal data published on the website (e.g., staff contact details or professional profiles), users are informed that such data is included with the informed consent of the data subjects and may only be used by third parties for professional purposes or within the framework of FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT’s corporate purpose.

Any other uses, including sending advertising or incorporating such data into third-party databases, are expressly prohibited without the prior consent of the data subjects.

Use of cookies

To ensure proper functioning of the website and to facilitate browsing, this site uses cookies. These may include technical cookies (necessary), and, where applicable, analytical or personalization cookies, always with the user’s consent in compliance with applicable law (LSSI-CE and GDPR).

Cookies do not generally collect personal data such as name or email address. Detailed information is available in the Cookies Policy.

Recommendations to users

FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT recommends that users employ updated browsers with the latest security features and take appropriate measures (encryption, secure servers, firewalls, etc.) to protect the confidentiality of their data and communications.

Users are reminded that the internet is not completely secure and should exercise caution when sharing personal data online.

Policy updates

FUNDACIÓN VALENCIAPORT may update this privacy policy in line with legal changes or adjustments to its activities. Any modifications will be published on this website. Users are encouraged to review the policy periodically.