Personal Data Collection
While using LanguageMap.eu, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”) to facilitate your use of the mapping tools and communication. This includes:
- Identity Data: Email address, first and last name, phone number, and physical address.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, geographical location, operating system, and browsing behavior (duration of visit, links clicked).
- Communication Data: Content of contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, and technical details of your correspondence with the project team.
We receive this data directly from you. We may also receive anonymized analytics data regarding your behavior from partners such as Google.
Data Processing and Transfer
We process your personal data within the European Economic Area (EEA). If data is transferred outside the EEA for processing by third-party partners on our behalf, adequate safeguards are ensured through:
- Equivalency decisions regarding the recipient country’s legislation.
- Specific contractual arrangements between the RISE UP project coordinator and the processing entity.
Data Security
The RISE UP project infrastructure for LanguageMap.eu is located in a secure environment protected by stateful firewalls.
- Encryption: Data in transit is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS. Backups are secured using Bcrypt hashing and MD5 encryption.
- Public Content: Information you explicitly share for publication on the map or website will be visible to other stakeholders. Do not submit information you consider confidential.
- Disclaimer: While we take every precaution, RISE UP cannot guarantee the platform is 100% virus-free or immune to unauthorized access beyond our control.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The Data Controller for LanguageMap.eu is:
MINDS & SPARKS GmbH
Gumpendorfer Straße 73/17
1060 Vienna, Austria
Email: office@mindsandsparks.org
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access & Confirmation: To know if and how your data is being processed.
- Rectification: To correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): To request data deletion when no longer necessary or when consent is withdrawn.
- Restriction & Portability: To limit processing or receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Objection: To object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Use of Cookies and Analytics
LanguageMap.eu uses Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve the service. This involves third-party cookies (e.g., DoubleClick).
- We cannot view data related to individual users; we only see aggregated statistical data.
- You may opt-out via Google’s Ads Settings.
Terms of Use & Restrictions
By using LanguageMap.eu, you agree to the following restrictions. You are prohibited from:
- Selling, sublicensing, or commercializing any platform material.
- Using the platform in any way that is damaging to the RISE UP project or impacts other users’ access.
- Engaging in unauthorized advertising or marketing through the platform.
- Using the platform if you are under 14 years of age.
Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights for the content on LanguageMap.eu belong to the RISE UP consortium or its partners. Content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may copy content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided it is not modified or reverse-engineered.
Disclaimer of Liability
The information on LanguageMap.eu is for general information purposes only. RISE UP makes no warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of the map data. Use of the platform is strictly at your own risk. RISE UP shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this site or its temporary unavailability due to technical issues.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by European Law, with exclusive jurisdiction held by the courts of Austria.