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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 27 /06 / 2025

This website is intended exclusively to provide information about the activities of the International Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Consortium (IESC3). We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency about how we handle information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).

For any inquiries regarding this policy or your personal data, please contact us at: [email protected]

The organization responsible for processing your data (the Data Controller) is:

MENESWA S.R.L
Corso Re Umberto 23
10128 Torino, Italy
VAT Number: 03869411201

The individual responsible for overseeing data protection compliance is Professor Paolo Boffetta.

  1. What Data We Collect

We collect only the personal information that you voluntarily provide when:

  • Requesting more information about IESC3
  • Expressing interest in joining or collaborating with the consortium

This may include:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Organizational affiliation
  • Any additional information you choose to provide in your message

We do not collect sensitive data unless explicitly provided and necessary for consortium participation.

  1. Purpose of Data Collection

Your data is collected strictly for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries
  • To share information about IESC3 activities and initiatives
  • To manage communications regarding membership or participation

Your data is never used for advertising or shared for commercial purposes.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

Your personal data is processed under the following legal bases in accordance with GDPR:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily submit your information through our forms or contact methods
  • Legitimate interest – in maintaining contact with researchers, institutions, and collaborators involved in IESC3’s mission

You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing [email protected].

  1. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to ensure its functionality and improve your browsing experience.

  • Necessary cookies are used to enable core site functionality
  • Optional cookies, such as analytics, will only be activated with your consent

You will be asked to accept or decline cookies upon your first visit to our website. You can also manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

  1. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell or disclose your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

Data may be shared with trusted service providers (such as web hosting or email platforms) solely for the operation of IESC3’s website and communication services. All such providers are contractually obligated to process data in accordance with the GDPR.

Your data is stored within the European Economic Area (EEA) and is not transferred internationally unless appropriate safeguards are in place.

  1. Data Retention

Your data will be retained only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

Once your data is no longer necessary or upon your request, it will be securely deleted.

  1. Your Rights Under the GDPR

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • To access your personal data
  • To rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • To request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • To restrict or object to processing
  • To withdraw consent at any time
  • To file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority (e.g., Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali in Italy)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.