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Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used and protected when you visit or interact with the CCAF–EUC MENA-MED Research Centre website.
Last updated: October 2026
About this policy
The CCAF–EUC MENA-MED Research Centre is a research centre established through collaboration between European University Cyprus and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be handled in connection with this website, including information provided when contacting the Centre and information generated through normal use of the website.
The website is intended primarily to provide information about the Centre, its research, collaboration activities, education and training, internship opportunities and related activities.
Information we may collect
Depending on how you interact with the website, personal information may include information that you provide directly to the Centre, such as:
- your name;
- your email address;
- your organisation or institutional affiliation;
- your professional or academic role;
- information contained in an enquiry or message; and
- any other information that you choose to provide when communicating with the Centre.
Certain technical information may also be generated when you access the website, as described below.
How information is used
Personal information may be used where necessary to operate the website and conduct the Centre’s activities. This may include:
- responding to enquiries and correspondence;
- communicating about research, collaboration, internships, education or training;
- considering expressions of interest in working with or participating in the activities of the Centre;
- administering and maintaining the website;
- protecting the security and integrity of the website;
- understanding and improving the website and its content; and
- complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
Personal information will not be used for purposes that are incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected, except where permitted or required by law.
Legal basis for processing
Where the processing of personal data is subject to applicable data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), personal data will be processed only where there is an appropriate legal basis.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include processing that is necessary for legitimate interests, processing required to respond to a request made by you, processing necessary to comply with a legal obligation, or processing based on your consent where consent is required.
Contact and enquiries
If you contact the Centre through the website or by email, the information contained in your communication may be processed for the purpose of reviewing and responding to your enquiry.
Where your enquiry concerns research collaboration, internships, education, training or another activity involving third parties or partner institutions, relevant information may be shared with appropriate persons where necessary to respond to or manage your request.
Technical information
When a website is accessed, certain technical information may be processed automatically by the systems used to deliver and secure it. This can include information such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, date and time of access, referring pages and requested pages.
Such information may be used for website operation, security, troubleshooting, fraud or abuse prevention, and the production of aggregated technical information.
Third-party services and links
The website may contain links to websites, resources or services operated by third parties, including partner institutions and external research resources.
When you follow a link to another website, the processing of personal information on that website is governed by the policies and practices of the relevant third party. The Centre does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party websites.
Data retention
Personal information should be retained only for as long as is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including where retention is necessary to satisfy legal, regulatory, administrative or legitimate operational requirements.
The appropriate retention period may therefore vary depending on the nature of the information and the context in which it was provided.
Data security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures should be used to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or destruction.
No internet transmission or information storage system can, however, be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your data protection rights
Subject to applicable law and the circumstances of the processing, individuals may have rights concerning their personal data. These may include the right to:
- request access to personal data;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- request deletion of personal data;
- request restriction of processing;
- object to certain processing;
- request data portability where applicable;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and
- lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.
These rights are subject to the conditions and limitations provided by applicable data protection law.
International transfers
The Centre’s activities involve collaboration and engagement with organisations and individuals in different jurisdictions. Where personal data is transferred internationally, any such transfer should be handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
Children’s privacy
This website is primarily intended for researchers, professionals, institutions, university students and other persons interested in the activities of the Centre. It is not designed specifically for children.
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the Centre’s activities, applicable law or data protection practices.
The date shown at the top of this page indicates when this Privacy Policy was last updated.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy, the handling of personal information, or requests concerning personal data may be submitted through the Centre’s contact page.
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