Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions

1. Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions

1.1. Introduction

These Website Terms And Conditions contained herein on this webpage, shall govern your use of this Website, including all pages within this Website. These Terms apply in full force and effect to your use of this Website and by using this Website, you expressly accept all terms and conditions contained herein in full. You must not use this Website, if you have any objection to any of these Website Standard Terms And Conditions.

The Website is developed by the partnership of the ESLplus project that is implemented in the framework of the European Commission proposal "Key Action 3: Support for policy reform — Prospective initiatives, European Forward-Looking Cooperation Projects in the fields of education and training, and youth" (EACEA/33/2014) under the Erasmus+ Programme which target is to support innovation in practices and policies across educational and youth sectors. The ESLplus project is run by the following partnership: the coordinator organization: Tempus Public Foundation, Hungary and its 5 partner organizations: Expanzio Human Consulting, Hungary; European School Heads Association (ESHA),The Netherlands; University “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” of Iasi, Romania; Niedersächsisches Landesinstitut für schulische Qualitätsentwicklung, Germany; Gothenburg Region Association of Local Authorities, Pedagogical Centre, Sweden). 

The aim of the this Website is offering a great deal of high-quality content and expertise that has been accumulated on early school leaving (ESL) at the international, national, local, and institutional levels. Visitors can find the most up-to-date information and the latest resources on ESL. The linked and interactive functions support a deeper understanding of the broader context of the problem. Users can share their knowledge, experience and join the professional network community. The content uploaded here is publicly shared and can be downloaded and used by anyone.

1.2 Definitions

(a) “Website” means the ESLplus portal (European Learning Space on Early School Leaving) [http://eslplus.eu/], including all pages within this Website;

(b) “The partnership” shall mean the group of organizations which operates the Website;

(c) “Uploader” shall mean the person for which the partnership is rendering services related to the Website;

(d) “Content” shall mean all information received directly or indirectly from the uploader, which shall mean any audio, video, text, images or other material you choose to display on this Website;

(d) “Third parties” shall include, but not be limited to the persons who use the Website apart from the uploader.

1.3 Disclaimer, limitation of liability

The partnership seeks to ensure that the information published on this Website is up to date and accurate. However, the information on this Website does not constitute legal or professional advice and the partnership shall not have any liability for actions arising from its use. 

In no event shall the coordinator organization and the partner organizations, nor any of its officers, directors and employees, be liable for anything arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this Website, whether such liability is under contract, tort or otherwise, especially

- for the contents of any pages referenced by an external link, and

- if the uploaded contents are used by third parties against the law and/or the licenses given or defined by the uploaders.

1.4 Ownership of contents, protection of personal data

The partnership declares that the ownership of the uploaded contents, including industrial and intellectual property rights, shall be vested in the uploaders.

The uploaders shall ensure that they have all the rights to use any preexisting industrial and intellectual property rights, as well as all the permissions of the use of personal data regarding the uploaded contents. In case the uploaded contents contain personal data related with children (aka. persons below the age of 18),the uploaders shall ensure that they have the permission of use from the children’s parents or guardians. 

1.5 Restrictions

You are expressly restricted from all of the following:

- using this Website in any way that is, or may be, damaging to this Website;

- using this Website in any way that impacts user access to this Website;

- using this Website contrary to applicable laws and regulations, or in a way that causes, or may cause, harm to the Website, or to any person or business entity;

- engaging in any data mining, data harvesting, data extracting or any other similar activity in relation to this Website, or while using this Website;

- using this Website to engage in any advertising or marketing;

1.6 Indemnification

You hereby indemnify to the fullest extent the partnership from and against any and all liabilities, costs, demands, causes of action, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or in any way related to your breach of any of the provisions of these Terms.

1.7 Variation of Terms

The partnership is permitted to revise these Terms at any time as it sees fit, and by using this Website you are expected to review such Terms on a regular basis to ensure you understand all terms and conditions governing use of this Website.

1.8 Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hungary in accordance with the EU law.

Any personal data collected through this Website will be treated in line with the principles of the data protection regulation of Hungary.

2. Privacy Statement for data management in connection with sending ESL newsletters and manage the uploaded content on this Website.

2.1. PURPOSE OF THE STATEMENT

The purpose of this Statement is to provide information about the principles of data protection and data management applied by the Tempus Public Foundation regarding the sending of newsletters and managing the uploaded content on this Website.

The Tempus Public Foundation (hereafter referred to as Data Processor) manages the personal data of those who register for the ESL newsletter and of those who upload content while using the Website.

2.2. THE DATA CONTROLLER’S NAME 

Name: Tempus Public Foundation

Headquarters and mailing address: 1077 Budapest Kéthly Anna tér 1.

Phone number: + 36-1-237-1300

Represented by: Czibere Károly, president

Data protection officer: Dr. Szabó Eszter Margit 

E-mail address in case of newsletter subscription: adatvedelem@tpf.hu

E-mail address in case of uploading content on the website: adatvedelem@tpf.hu 

2.3. SCOPE OF THE PERSONAL DATA MANAGEMENT

You do not have to register to use this Website; however you have to give the following personal data for the successful upload of your content or in connection with sending the newsletter.

In connection with sending the newsletter, we will manage the following personal data:

• name

• e-mail address

If any modification or change occurs in the data management period of the data handled by the Data Controller, in connection with sending the newsletter, please notify us immediately of the above availability.

In connection with uploading content we will manage the following personal data:

• name

• personal photo (optional)

• email address

• website of the good practice holder

• name of your institution 

• town and country

• personal website (optional)

• Linkedin profile (optional)

If any modification or change occurs in the data management period of the data handled by the Data Controller, in connection with uploading content on the website, please notify us immediately of the above availability.

With the upload you agree that the Data Controller uses the personal data related with the uploaded contents for the following purposes:

- sharing publicly on this Website

- storing for reporting purposes

- forwarding to the European Commission and for the related authorities for fulfilling reporting duties

2.4. THE LEGAL BASIS, OBJECTIVE AND METHOD OF DATA MANAGEMENT

2.4.1. The Management of data is based on your voluntary, informed statement, which includes your explicit consent for the use of your personal data provided during the subscription for the newsletter and/or uploading content. Legal Basis for the management of data: the voluntary consent of the person concerned according to Article 6 (1) (a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation).

Your contribution to the newsletter subscription by voluntarily providing the information in question regarding the data handling regarding the sending of newsletters will be voluntary bypassing the contributing declaration. Without these data we are unable to send you newsletters.

By giving your personal data on the Website during uploading content you give your consent that you can be connected by any third parties.

2.4.2. The purpose of data management is to allow us to send you the newsletter to e-mail address you have provided. The data controller uses the data you have provided exclusively for the purpose of sending you the newsletter.

The purpose of data management is to allow us to publish your contact data on your consent you have provided while uploading content. The data controller uses the data you have provided exclusively for the purpose of publishing it on the website together with the content provided by you.

2.4.3. The data controller may not use or use the provided personal data for purposes other than those set out in 2.4.2. point. Disclosure of personal data to a third party - unless otherwise provided by law - is only possible with your prior express consent.

2.4.4. The data controller does not verify the personal information you provide. The authenticity of the data given is your sole responsibility. When submitting your e-mail address, you also assume liability for being the sole user of the e-mail address provided. With respect to this liability, any entry from an e-mail address will be attributed solely to you to as the person who registered the e-mail address.

2.5. THE DURATION OF THE DATA MANAGEMENT

In connection with uploading content the uploaded contents, as well as your personal data are stored and shared on this Website until your consent. In case you wish to opt-out from sharing your content on this Website, please contact us: eslplus@tpf.hu 

The Data Controller declares that the related content, including the personal data will be removed from this Website and the databases within one month after your express of opt-out.

However, in case of the removal of the content the Data Controller cannot be held responsible if the content will be used externally against the law and/or the license given by the uploader.

In the case of the newsletter, personal data will be processed until you unsubscribe from the newsletter as specified in point 2.8.

2.6. SCOPE OF PERSONS WITH ACCESS TO THE DATA, DATA TRANSFER AND DATA PROCESSING

2.6.1. It is primarily the Data Controller and its internal staff who are entitled to have access to the data because it is part of their job to manage such data.

2.7. THE RIGHTS AND RECOURSE TO LAW AVAILABLE TO THE PERSONS CONCERNED

2.7.1. You are entitled at any time to request information about your personal data managed by the Data Controller and may modify such data at any time by sending an e-mail request addressed to the contact details provided in Point 2.7.3.

2.7.2. At your request, the Data Controller must provide you with information regarding your personal data it manages, the data processed by the data processor entrusted by it, the source of such data, the purpose, legal basis and duration of the data management, the data processor’s name, address and activities in connection with the handling of the data, the circumstances and effects of the data protection incident, the measures taken to remedy the incident, and – in the case of transmission of the personal data – the legal basis and the recipient of the data transfer. The service provider must provide the requested information in writing within 30 days of the submission of the request.

The Data Controller - through its data protection officer - keeps a record to supervise and keep you informed of any measures taken in connection with the data protection incident including the scope of personal data concerned, the scope and number of persons affected by the data protection incident, the date, circumstances and effects of the data protection incident and the measures implemented in order to remedy the incident, as well as any other data specified in the laws governing the management of data.

2.7.3. You can exercise your rights via the following contact details:

E-mail address: adatvedelem@tpf.hu   

You may contact the Data Controller’s data processing officer with any questions or observations regarding the processing of data via the contact details provided in Point 2.7.3.

2.7.4. You are entitled at any time to request the correction or erasure of any incorrectly recorded data. The Data Controller corrects or erases the data within one month of the receipt of the request at the eslplus@tpf.hu email address. 

If the Service Provider refuses to comply with the Concerned Person’s request for correction or erasure, it must justify in writing the factual and legal grounds for such refusal of the cancellation within one month of receipt of the request.

You may object to the handling your personal information. The Data Controller must examine the objection within the shortest time but no later than one month from the submission of the request, make a decision on its validity and inform the applicant in writing.

2.7.5. In case of your complaint you may apply to the

National Privacy and Information Authority (1125 Budapest, Erzsébet Szilágyi fasor 22 / c, www.naih.hu).

2.7.6. If you have provided third-party data for the use of the service, the Data Controller is entitled to seek damages from you. In such cases, the Data Controller must provide all available assistance to the competent authorities for the purpose of establishing the identity of the infringing person.

2.8. CANCELLING SUBSCRIPTIONS

In the case of a newsletter, the Data Controller will handle the data you provided during the newsletter subscription as long as you do not cancel your subscription from the subscribers list by clicking the “Unsubscribe” button at the bottom of the newsletter. If you choose to unsubscribe, the Data Controller must not send you newsletters in the future. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at no charge and withdraw your consent.

2.9. OTHER PROVISIONS

2.9.1. In all cases where the Data Controller intends to use the data provided for purposes other than the purpose of the original data collection, it will notify and obtain from you your prior express consent, and will provide you the opportunity to prohibit such use.

2.9.3. The Data Controller undertakes to ensure the security of the data, to implement technical measures to ensure the protection of the recorded, stored or managed data, and to do everything in its power to prevent the destruction, unauthorized use and unauthorized alteration of the data. The Data Controller also undertakes to call on any third party to whom the data may be transferred or handed over to comply with these obligations.

2.9.4. The Data Controller reserves the right to unilaterally modify the rules and information on the Website regarding the management of data.

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