Tallinn University of Technology values your privacy and adheres to all applicable laws and regulations regarding any personal data we may collect when you visit our website https://woodval.taltech.ee/. By using our website, you agree that we collect and use your data in accordance with this privacy policy.
This privacy policy aims to explain what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have to protect your data. This policy applies solely to our website and its visitors and does not cover data collected through other channels.
Data Controller
The controller of your data is Tallinn University of Technology:
Company registration number: 74000323
Email: info@taltech.ee
Phone number: (+372) 620 2002
We collect and process information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into effect on May 25, 2018.
Collection and Use of Data
What Data We Collect
The information collected includes both data that you knowingly and actively provide when using our services or participating in campaigns, as well as data that your devices automatically send when accessing our products and services.
Your personal data may reach us in the following ways:
- When you contact us via phone or email.
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
We only request personal information when it is necessary to provide you with a service. When you contact us or visit our website, you may share the following information:
- The communication history between you and us.
- Information about your web browser and IP address.
Log Files
Our website, https://woodval.taltech.ee/, stores log files about its visitors. The collected information may include:
- Type of device used.
- Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- Browser type.
- Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- Date and time of the website visit.
- Entry and exit pages, as well as the number of clicks made on the website.
The information stored in log files is used for analyzing trends, administering the website, tracking visitor activities, and collecting demographic information. This data is not intended to identify individuals and does not allow for personal identification.
Cookies
Like most websites, https://woodval.taltech.ee/ uses “cookies.” A cookie is essentially a text file stored on the user’s device when visiting a website. Cookies are used to determine and store preferences, regional settings, service usage choices, and more.
If you wish, you can disable cookie usage in your browser settings; however, this may affect the functionality of the services provided.
Cookies are categorized into persistent and session cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer or mobile device even after closing the browser or turning off your device, while session cookies are deleted immediately after closing the browser.
Cookies are categorized based on their purpose:
Necessary cookies. These are session cookies that allow the use of services offered on our website. These cookies help authenticate users and prevent malicious use of user accounts. Without these cookies, we cannot provide the requested services.
Notification cookies. These cookies identify whether users have accepted the use of cookies on the website.
Functionality cookies. These cookies allow your browser to remember choices you make when using the website, such as saving your login information or language preferences. Their purpose is to provide a more personalized experience and prevent the need to re-enter preferences.
How We Use Your Data
- The collected information may be used for various purposes, including:
- Maintaining, managing, developing, personalizing, and expanding our website.
- Collecting statistics to improve our services and/or offers and to understand and analyze visitor behavior.
- Identifying you via phone, message, or email.
- Sending you information and requesting feedback on our services.
- Preventing fraud and protecting our website.
- Allowing us to communicate with you via social media.
- Accessing chat history to provide quicker and more relevant support.
- Improving the quality of our services and providing more effective browsing solutions.
- Developing new products, services, or improving their functionality.
- Facilitating and speeding up interactions when you contact us.
- Other purposes, such as data analysis, trend research, and evaluating the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
When We May Share Your Data
- We may share or transfer your personal data in the event of changes in our ownership, mergers, asset sales, financing, or acquisitions. We will notify you if your personal data is transferred and subjected to a different privacy policy.
- We may share your data with our affiliated companies, requiring them to comply with this privacy policy. Affiliates include our parent and subsidiary companies, joint venture partners, or other companies under common ownership.
- We may share your data with business partners to provide specific products, services, or campaigns.
- We may disclose your personal data for any other purpose with your consent.
- We are required to disclose your personal data if demanded by law. In good faith, we may also disclose your data to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or property, prevent or detect potential violations related to our service, and ensure the safety of our users.
Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. We store and use your data to comply with legal obligations (such as retaining data for regulatory compliance), resolve disputes, and enforce legal agreements and policies.
We also retain log files for internal analysis. Log files are typically stored for a shorter period, unless required for security enhancements, improving service functionality, or if we are legally obligated to retain them for a longer duration.
Processing of Children’s Data
None of our products or services are intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 13. If we suspect that we have collected data from a person under 13, we will remove that data from all our databases.
Your Rights to Protect Your Data
You have the right to refuse to share your data with us, understanding that this may impact your experience on our website. If you choose not to share your data, we will not treat you unfairly because of this decision. If you provide us with personal information, you acknowledge that we collect, store, use, and disclose it in accordance with this privacy policy. You have the right to request details of the data we collect about you.
If you believe we have violated applicable data protection laws and wish to file a complaint, please contact us using the contact details provided in this document and provide all relevant information regarding the violation. We will investigate your complaint promptly and respond in writing, outlining the findings and the actions taken to resolve your complaint. You also have the right to contact a regulatory authority.
Updates to the Privacy Policy
If necessary, we reserve the right to modify this privacy policy. After any update, we will change the revision date at the bottom of the document. If you continue to visit and use our website after updates, we will consider it as your implicit agreement to the changes.