This Privacy Policy describes how the Latvian Chips Competence Centre (LCCC) processes personal data.
This privacy policy applies to the data processing activities of the Latvian Chips Competence Centre (LCCC), including its website, events, communications, mailing lists, and other interactions involving personal data.
1. Data Controller
Latvian Chips Competence Centre (LCCC)
Ķīpsalas iela 6A, Riga, Latvia, LV-1048
Email: info@latvianccc.lv
2. Name of the Data Processing Activity
LCCC stakeholder, event, and communication register
3. Consortium Structure and Data Access
LCCC is a consortium consisting of four member organizations:
- Riga Technical University (RTU)
- University of Latvia (UL)
All member organizations have access to the personal data collected under this register for purposes aligned with the consortium’s activities. Each organization is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws and this privacy policy.
4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
Data subjects may include stakeholders, event participants, partners, website visitors, and newsletter subscribers.
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Website usage and analytics (e.g. cookies, Google Analytics)
- Event organization and registration management
- Mailing list and newsletter distribution
- Contact and feedback handling
- Project and ecosystem coordination
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership management
Legal bases for processing:
- Consent (e.g. newsletter subscription)
- Contract (e.g. event participation)
- Legitimate interest (e.g. stakeholder communication)
- Legal obligation (e.g. compliance with authority requests)
5. Categories of Personal Data
Collected data may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Organization and role
- Phone number
- IP address and browser data
- Event-specific information (e.g. dietary preferences, participation role)
6. Data Retention Periods
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the intended purpose or as required by law. For example:
- Event participant data: up to 24 months after the event
- Mailing list data: until the data subject unsubscribes
- Website analytics data: up to 26 months
7. Data Recipients and Transfers
Personal data may be shared with:
- Service providers (e.g. event platforms, newsletter systems)
- Authorities when legally required
- Data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA only with appropriate safeguards, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses
8. Rights of the Data Subject
Data subjects have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Request correction or deletion of data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Latvian Data State Inspectorate
9. Data Security
LCCC implements technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:
- Access control
- Encryption
- Regular audits
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
LCCC may update this policy. Significant changes will be communicated via the website or email.
11. Contact
For questions, requests, or complaints related to data protection, please contact:
info@latvianccc.lv