Privacy Policy
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data are all data with which you can be personally identified. Information on data protection can be found in our detailed data protection declaration below this text.
Through this document, we would like to provide you with information regarding:
- Privacy Policy
- About us and our role regarding your personal information
- Which personal information we process
- Why we process your personal information
- How long we will store your personal information
- Which are the possible recipients of your personal information
- To which countries or international organizations we intend to transfer your information
- How we will process your personal information
- Which are your rights regarding your personal information processed by us
- How you can exercise your rights regarding your personal information processed by us
- Other information
About us and our role regarding your personal information
The FAIR project (MSc in Energy Poverty Alleviation Technologies) is a European collaborative initiative The FAIR project aims to design, develop and evaluate a Masters Course in the field of Energy Poverty Alleviation Technologies in South Africa. It will also develop innovative learning material that will offer students a tailored perspective, participating universities the chance to exchange best practises, modernize, renew and align their curricula towards innovative skills and competencies necessary to effectively address the urgent societal need of energy poverty.
FAIR is co-funded by the ERASMUS+ programme of the European Union (Agreement Number – 101083220 — FAIR — ERASMUS-EDU-2022-CBHE) and runs for three years (2023–2026).
The Coordinator of the project and the organisation authorised to communicate on behalf of the consortium in matters related to this website is University of Johannesburg (UJ). The relevant Project Manager is Prof. Nnamdi Nwulu and can be reached at [email protected]
The FAIR project, as the operator of this website, is acting as a controller regarding the personal information you provide through this website. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and treat it confidentially and in accordance with data protection regulations and this data protection declaration.
When you use this website, various personal data may be collected. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.
Which personal information we process
- Website usage information: When you access our website for information purposes only (i.e. no registration or form submission), some data is automatically sent to our server by your browser. This is necessary for displaying the site correctly and ensuring security. These data are not used to personally identify you.
- Cookies: Cookies may be stored on your device depending on your choices during the cookie consent process. You can learn more about our use of cookies on our website: [Insert FAIR website link].
- Subscription: If you provide your e-mail address through a SUBSCRIBE form, it will only be used to send you updates related to the FAIR project, its partners, and related opportunities.
- Contact form: If you use the contact form, we collect and process:
- Name
- Email address
- Subject
- Message
- Social Media: We link to FAIR’s social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, Twitter). We do not retain any personal data when you follow these links.
Why we process your personal information
We process personal information for the following purposes:
- To ensure the secure, stable operation and proper display of the website
- To manage cookies based on your preferences (necessary, analytics, etc.)
- To send you updates if you subscribed to our newsletter
- To respond to your messages and queries submitted via our contact form
- To manage communication via social media where applicable
How long we will store your personal information
We will store the data collected under the above categories (A–D) in line with our data quality procedures, for a period of five (5) years.
Which are the possible recipients of your personal information
Your information may be shared on a need-to-know basis with:
- Authorised personnel from FAIR project partners
- The European Commission (in the context of ERASMUS+ project audits)
- National authorities of the participating countries, if required
- Our email marketing provider (e.g. Mailchimp)
- Our website administrator and hosting service provider
If your data needs to be shared with additional recipients, we will inform you in advance.
To which countries or international organizations we intend to transfer your information
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the following countries:
South Africa, Greece, France.
How we will process your personal information
We will collect, record, structure, store, consult, use, restrict, erase or destroy personal data in accordance with applicable laws and ethical standards.
We do not use your information for profiling or automated decision-making.
Which are your rights regarding your personal information processed by us
You have the right to:
- Request access to your data
- Request rectification or erasure
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw your consent at any time
You can withdraw your consent by:
- Using the contact form and writing “WITHDRAW CONSENT”
- Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our newsletters
- Emailing us at [email protected] with the subject “WITHDRAW CONSENT”
This does not affect the legality of any processing carried out before your consent withdrawal.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority. The supervisory authority responsible will depend on your country of residence.
How you can exercise your rights regarding your personal information processed by us
You may contact us:
- Via the contact form on the FAIR website:
- By email to: [email protected]
Other information
External links on our site may lead to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not cover how those websites process personal data. We encourage you to read their privacy statements.
We review and update our privacy policy regularly to keep it accurate and up to date.