The purpose of this page is to inform you about how ECC Leiden handles personal data that it obtains through the internet website. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be followed when processing and using personal data. These regulations to protect the privacy of citizens.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The General Data Protection regulation (GDPR) has been activated since 1 September 2001. This law specifies the rights of someone whose data is used and the obligations of the authorities or companies that use data. The GDPR applies, among other things, to data processed via the ECC Leiden website. This means that personal data that is collected, stored, used or made available in any other form, associated with each other, as well as protected via the internet, are protected by this law.

What are personal data?

Personal data is understood to mean data that can be traced back to an “identified or identifiable natural person”. This means that the name of a person to whom the data relates is known or that that person can be traced. An example of personal data is a name of a person or a home address, but e-mail addresses can also be personal data.

How does ECC Leiden handle your personal data?

Your data will be processed in a proper and careful manner in accordance with the GDPR. This means that we will ask for your permission to use your personal data. Furthermore, your personal data will only be used for the purpose for which you provided them. This means that if, for example, you enter your name and address to send certain information, this information will not be used to send you other information (unless specified). It also means that your data will not be used for other purposes, such as sending newsletters from third parties. However, data can be used for investigation if criminal offenses are committed or criminal statements are made via the website (and other exceptions as referred to in Article 43 of the Personal Data Protection Act).

You can check with us about what happens with your data. If you object to the use of your personal data, you can let us know via the information form.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies” (text files placed on your computer) to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transferred to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to keep track of how you use the website, to compile reports on website activity for website operators and to offer other services related to website activity and internet usage.

Third parties

Google may provide this information to third parties if Google is legally obliged to do so, or insofar as these third parties process the information on behalf of Google. Google will not combine your IP address with other data available to Google. You can refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, we point out that in that case you may not be able to use all the features of this website.
By using this website you consent to the processing of the information by Google in the manner and for the purposes described above.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

All data that ECC Leiden obtains is treated confidentially and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your data will never be provided to other organizations.