Privacy Policy

Dear User,

in order to allow you the access to the pages on the I.AM.-project website (hereinafter also “Website”), we kindly ask you to read the rules we apply for management of personal data in accordance with the provisions of the You can read the GDPR text to understand the terms referred to in this policy at the website: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj

The disclosure is provided only for the above-mentioned Website and not for other websites that may be accessed by the user through links to other domains.

Therefore, following consultation of the Website, data may be processed on persons identified or identifiable, for which we provide the following information:

Data Controller:

The Data Controller for data provided by users is the Eindhoven University of Technology (hereinafter “TU/e”), based in Eindhoven, Groene Loper 3, The Netherlands and is part of the H2020 I.AM. project led by Mechanical Engineering department. 

 General questions and/or complaints in connection with (the processing of) personal data can be reported via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. & info@i-am-project.eu. This mailbox is managed jointly by the Chief Information Security Officer, the Privacy & Security Officer and the Data Protection Officer. 

The purposes of data processing refer to Internet browsing on the Website, to the creation of an account on the Website and to the possible sending of data related to your person for the request of information by filling out specific forms.

The processing of your personal data is based on the following purposes and legal bases:

Without your prior consent for the purposes of service and, in particular, to:

perform the contract and/or pre-contractual commitments:

• satisfy the information request;
• create an account (only for project partners);
• satisfy the information request;
• use the Website;
• provide appropriate technical assistance

pursuit a legitimate interest of the Data controller:

• manage and maintain the Website;
• prevent or detect fraudulent activity or harmful abuse to the Website;
• exercise the rights of the Data controller, for example the right of defence in court;

comply with legal obligations:

• comply with the obligations provided for by laws, regulations, EU regulations, orders and prescriptions of the competent authorities

The IT systems and software procedures for operation of the Website acquire, during normal operation, some personal data the transmission of which is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols.

This is information is not collected in order to be associated with identified parties concerned, but that by its very nature could, through processing and association with data held by third parties, allow identifying users.

This category of data includes IP addresses or domain names of computers used by users connecting to the website, URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) ​​addresses of the resources requested, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response from the server (successful, error, etc.) and other parameters relating to the operating system and the user’s IT environment.

These data are only used to obtain anonymous, statistical information regarding website use and to verify its correct operation and they are deleted after processing. The data could be used to ascertain liability in case of hypothetical computer crimes against the website.

User’s personal data provided when creating a personal account such as, for example, name, surname, email address.

The optional, explicit and voluntary sending of e-mail to the addresses indicated on the Website involves the subsequent acquisition of the sender’s address required to reply to information requests, and any other personal data included in the message. Personal data can also be acquired through the compilation of contact request forms.

That information will only be shared to our partners if your question is directed to them.

The use of so-called browsing/session cookies (which are not stored permanently on the user’s computer and are deleted once the browser is closed) is strictly limited to the transmission of session identifiers (formed by random numbers generated by the server) which are necessary to enable a safe and efficient exploration of the website.

In particular, the IT systems and software procedures for operation of the website acquire, during normal operation, some data transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols. This is information that is not collected to be associated with identified parties concerned, but that by its very nature could, through processing and association with data held by third parties, allow identifying users.

We do not use cookies analytics. If you link through a third party website (eg. Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube), those sites might be using cookies for analytics. 

The functionality cookies on the website improve the service by allowing users to navigate as a function of certain pre-determined criteria. The functionality cookies are used, for example, in order to identify which is the first connection of the user, in order not to ask the user to connect again, as well as for the user search

The data may be processed either by electronic means or paper for to achieve the purposes for which they were collected, complying with the rules on protection of personal data, including those related to data security, to prevent data loss, illegal or incorrect use and unauthorized access.

The e-mail that you will send to us through the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. will be stored as long as the project is ongoing and for additional 10 years for archiving purposes.

Any data provided by users will be disclosed only to the Staff who manage the Website.

However, the obligation of the Data Controller to communicate the data to the Judicial Authority remains unaffected, whenever a specific request is made in this regard, even without your consent, for the above-mentioned purposes to control bodies, law enforcement agencies or the judiciary that will process them, at their express request, as independent Data controllers for institutional purposes and/or by law during investigations and controls. The data may also be disclosed to third parties (for example, partners, professionals, agents, etc.), as independent Data controllers, for the performance of instrumental activities to the above-mentioned purposes.

Data transfer

When you send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., we might forward it to our partners located outside the European Union. By sending us an email you give your consent to share your information with them.

What are your rights?

• Right to be informed.You have the right to be informed about how we use your information. We do this through this document, through our website and by answering questions sent to us.
• Right to access your data.You may request a copy of your data by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to know what personal data we have about you. This copy of your personal data can also be given to you in a common (machine-readable) format.
• Right to rectification. You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information about yourself which you can do by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Right to erasure. You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, for example when it is no longer necessary for us to process the data for the purpose it was collected, or when you have withdrawn your consent, which you request by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
• Right to restrict processing of your data.If you believe your information is incorrect or you believe we use your data unlawfully, you have the right to ask us to stop or limit the processing, which you request by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Right to lodge a complaint.You have the right to file a complaint with your national data protection authority, or the Dutch Data Protection Authority. Complaints to the Authority can be made at Klacht melden bij de AP | Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens or by sending written communication to the Authority for the Protection of Personal Data:

Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens

PO Box 93374

2509 AJ DEN HAAG

Telephone number: (+31) - (0)70 - 888 85 00

Fax: (+31) - (0)70 - 888 85 01

Visiting address (only by appointment):

Bezuidenhoutseweg 30

2594 AV Den Haag

Further information about your rights can be found on our institutional website  at: https://www.tue.nl/en/storage/privacy/

These rights can be exercised in accordance with GDPR by sending an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.