Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27 Nov 2024

BioInvest Europe (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (bioinvesteurope.eu) or engage with our services.

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue your use of the Website immediately.

1. Data We Collect

1.1 Personal Data You Provide

When you interact with our Website or submit onboarding forms, we may collect a variety of information, including but not limited to:

Basic Identification Details: Name, email address, phone number, and country.
Professional Information: Company/organization name, job title, industry focus, and role (e.g., startup, cluster, or investor).
Business Details: Company size, stage of development, funding requirements, and specific areas of interest or expertise within the bioeconomy.
Collaboration Goals: Descriptions of your goals, challenges, and objectives for engaging with the BioInvest Europe network.
Submission-Specific Information: Depending on the form you complete (e.g., startup, cluster, or investor), additional questions tailored to your role may collect information about your projects, funding needs, past collaborations, and expectations from BioInvest Europe.

This list is not exhaustive, as the exact information we collect may vary depending on the specific form or interaction.

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you browse our Website, we may automatically collect:

IP address and device identifiers.
Browser type, version, and operating system.
Referring website URLs and pages visited.
Dates and times of access.
Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy for more information).

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide Services

Review onboarding form submissions and connect you with opportunities tailored to your goals and role (startup, cluster, or investor).
Facilitate communication between you and the BioInvest Europe team.

2.2 To Improve User Experience

Analyze how users interact with our Website to improve its functionality and optimize navigation.
Monitor and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure the Website operates smoothly.

2.3 Legal and Compliance Purposes

Comply with legal obligations, such as GDPR and other applicable data protection laws.
Detect and prevent fraudulent activities or misuse of the Website.

3. Sharing Your Data

3.1 Third-Party Providers

We may share your data with trusted service providers to support the operation of our Website and services. This includes:

Data Hosting and Storage: Your information is securely stored on servers within the European Union (e.g., Nextcloud).
Analytics Services: Tools such as Google Analytics to monitor Website performance and user behavior.

3.2 Legal Compliance

We may disclose your data if required by law, regulation, or court order, or to protect our legal rights.

3.3 No Data Selling

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Storage Location

Your data is securely stored on servers located within the European Union.

4.2 Security Measures

We implement advanced security measures, including:

Data encryption to protect sensitive information.
Firewalls and access control protocols to limit unauthorized access.
Regular monitoring and testing to ensure the security of our systems.

4.3 Retention Period

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted.

5. Your Rights

If you are an EU resident or governed by GDPR, you have the following rights:

Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
Restriction: Request restrictions on processing under certain circumstances.
Portability: Request transfer of your data to you or another entity in a structured format.
Objection: Object to specific data processing activities, such as direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at bioinvesteurope@magfi.eu.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, gather analytics data, and improve our services. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy provided by our third-party partner.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. BioInvest Europe is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of these external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before engaging with them.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: bioinvesteurope@magfi.eu
Address: Malta