Privacy Policy

1. General Information This Privacy Policy governs the processing of personal data collected via the website www.fashionskills4better.com, developed within the framework of the FashionSKILLS4BETTER project—*Strengthening Knowledge, Innovation and Lifelong Learning Strategies for Better VET in Sustainable Fashion*—co-funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme. The project is implemented by an international consortium comprising organizations from Europe and Latin America committed to improving Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the sustainable fashion sector.

2. Data Controller Project coordinating entity: Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Spain (CCIS) Project: FashionSKILLS4BETTER Project number: 101242915 Contact email: comunicacion@sicmoda.org

3. Purpose of Processing Personal data provided by the user via the website may be processed for the following purposes: Managing inquiries, information requests, and communications submitted through contact forms. Managing participation in activities, courses, seminars, events, and «Living Fashion Labs» organized by the project. Sending information regarding project activities and results, subject to prior consent. Managing subscriptions to newsletters and institutional communications. Compiling aggregated statistics on project participation and impact. Complying with administrative, financial, and monitoring obligations established by the Erasmus+ programme and the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

4. Legal basis for processing Personal data processing is carried out based on: Consent given by the data subject. The execution of activities related to participation in training initiatives or project events. Compliance with legal obligations arising from European funding and applicable regulations. The legitimate interest of project partners in ensuring the proper management, evaluation, and dissemination of results.

5. Categories of data processed .The following categories of data may be processed: First name and surname. Email address. Affiliated organization or entity. Job title or professional profile. Country of residence. Information related to participation in project activities. Images, photographs, or recordings obtained during project events or activities, where applicable. Special categories of personal data will not be requested or processed unless strictly necessary and supported by an appropriate legal basis.

6. Data recipients Data may be shared exclusively with: Partner entities of the FashionSKILLS4BETTER consortium. The European Commission and the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), when necessary for project management, monitoring, auditing, or evaluation. Technology providers offering services related to web hosting, training platform management, or electronic communications, acting at all times as data processors. Under no circumstances will data be sold or transferred to third parties for commercial purposes.

7. International transfers Given the international nature of the project, some processing activities may involve organizations located outside the European Economic Area. In such cases, necessary measures will be adopted to ensure an adequate level of personal data protection in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

8. Data retention Personal data will be retained for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were collected and, subsequently, for the periods required by European regulations applicable to projects funded by the European Union. Data linked to audit, control, and justification obligations may be retained for the periods established by current European legislation.

9. Rights of data subjects Users may exercise the following rights at any time: Right of access. Right to rectification. Right to erasure. Right to object. Right to restriction of processing. Right to data portability. Right to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, a request may be sent to: comunicacion@sicmoda.org The request must clearly indicate the right the user wishes to exercise and include sufficient information to verify the applicant’s identity. Likewise, data subjects may lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.

10. Information security The FashionSKILLS4BETTER project and the participating entities adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, unauthorized access, alteration, or improper disclosure.

11. Modifications to the privacy policy This Privacy Policy may be updated to adapt to legislative or technical changes or changes related to the project’s development. The current version will always be available on this website.

12. Information on European funding FashionSKILLS4BETTER is funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Vocational Education and Training (CB-VET) program. Funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.