Privacy Policy

Data Controller

The data controller of personal data processed in connection with the operation of the website www.hortifoodtrends.eu is the Institute of Horticulture – National Research Institute, located at ul. Konstytucji 3 Maja 1/3, 96-100 Skierniewice, Poland, registered in the register of research institutes maintained by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, NIP: 836-10-00-727.

Scope and Purpose of Data Processing

We collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the website and the provision of our services, such as:

Handling user inquiries (contact forms),
Analyzing website traffic for optimization purposes,
Fulfilling other purposes related to the activities of the Institute.

Providing data is voluntary, but failure to provide certain data may prevent the use of the full functionality of the website.

Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). The legal basis for processing personal data may include user consent, contract performance, compliance with legal obligations, or the legitimate interest of the Data Controller.

Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared with third parties only to the extent permitted by law, particularly:

Entities processing data on behalf of the Data Controller,
Authorities entitled to obtain data under legal regulations.

Data Retention Period

Personal data is stored for the period necessary to achieve the purposes of processing, and thereafter for the period required by law, particularly archiving regulations.

User Rights

Individuals whose data is processed have the right to:

Access their data,
Rectify their data,
Erase their data (right to be forgotten),
Restrict data processing,
Data portability,
Object to data processing,
Withdraw consent at any time (if processing is based on consent).

To exercise their rights, users may contact the Data Controller via email: iod@inhort.pl.

Cookies

The website www.hortifoodtrends.eu uses cookies to ensure its proper functioning, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Users can manage cookies through their browser settings.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Data Controller reserves the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be published on this page.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy, please contact us via email: iod@inhort.pl.