Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is made in compliance with Article 13 of the GDPR 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation, European Data Protection Regulation) and the Guarantor’s Guidelines on Cookies and Other Tracking Tools – June 10, 2021 [9677876].
Describes how the Biodiversity Gateway website collects, uses and protects user data.
Please note that the Biodiversity Gateway website does not collect personal data, only aggregate data for statistical purposes and to improve user experience.

This Privacy Policy is made only for this Biodiversity Gateway website and not for any other websites you may reach through links.

1. Data controller

The Data Controller is the National Research Council (CNR), registered office: Piazzale Aldo Moro, 7 – 00185 Rome; PEC: protocollo-ammcen@pec.cnr.it

2. Data controller

The Data Processor is: DOS Design S.p.a., Via Arno 52, 00198, Rome, info@dos.design.

3. Data protection officer

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) or Data Protection Officer can be contacted at the following addresses: e-mail: rpd@cnr.it; PEC: rpd@pec.cnr.it

4. Type of data collected

The Biodiversity Gateway website collects only aggregate data, which does not allow individual identification of users. The personal data collected relates to browsing data normally received by the HTTP service (such as IP address, operating system, browsing data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, geographic origin or language data, etc.).
The data are received and stored through the so-called “logfiles” of the service.

5. Purpose of data processing

The data are processed by the Data Controller in the performance of its tasks of public interest or otherwise related to the exercise of its public powers, including the purposes of scientific research and analysis for statistical, educational, administrative purposes, in accordance with Article 6, paragraph 1, letter e) also, in order to provide and improve the web services offered.

The aggregate data collected are used for:

• Monitor and analyze website performance;
• Optimize navigation and improve user experience;
• Collect statistical information to analyze browsing trends and behaviors.

6. Cookie

The Biodiversity Gateway website uses cookies to collect aggregate information about users’ browsing. Cookies are small text files that are stored on the User’s device to improve the browsing experience and collect anonymous data about Users’ preferences.These technologies, referred to as “Tracking Tools,” allow the Data Controller to collect and store information, or use resources (e.g. by running a script) on the User’s device when the User interacts with the Biodiversity Gateway website.

The Biodiversity Gateway website uses tracking tools operated directly by the Data Controller and Processor, and does not use tracking tools that enable services provided by third parties.

The main types of cookies used by our site are:

• Session cookies: temporary and necessary for the operation of the site;
• Analytical cookies: used to collect aggregate information about website usage, such as Matomo Analytics;
• Functionality cookies: used to store user preferences (language, settings, etc.) while browsing.

For their installation, users’ prior consent is not required, but information is sufficient, according to Provision No. 231 of June 10, 2021 of the Italian Data Protection Authority (OJ General Series No. 163 of 09-07-2021).

It is possible at any time, through functionality of the user’s browser (the client), to remove all cookies installed by the server.

7. Methods of data processing and storage

Data are processed in an automated and protected manner, in compliance with current data protection regulations. Data are processed and stored in an anonymous and aggregate form only for the purposes described above and for any need for the investigation of crimes by the judicial authority.

8. Rights of users

Users are granted the rights to:

• Data access
• Data correction
• Deletion of data, with the understanding that this does not prevent the analysis of aggregate statistics.

To exercise these rights, you can contact the Data Controller at the details given above.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website or in applicable laws. Users are encouraged to consult this page regularly to be updated on how we process data.

For questions or further information, please contact the Data Controller at the contacts above.