Privacy Policy
Innovation in Caregiver Support (ICS) Erasmus+ Project
Last updated: 17 June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how the Innovation in Caregiver Support (ICS) Erasmus+ project website collects, uses and protects personal data.
Website: https://ics-project.eu/
Contact email: info@ics-project.eu
1. Who We Are
This website is operated for the communication, dissemination and implementation needs of the Innovation in Caregiver Support (ICS) Erasmus+ project.
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, you may contact us at: info@ics-project.eu
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Name and surname, if submitted through a contact form.
- Email address, if you contact us.
- Organisation, role or message details, if you choose to provide them.
- Technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, date and time of visit.
- Cookie data, as described below.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through this website.
3. Why We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries submitted through the website.
- Communicate project news, results, materials, events and dissemination activities.
- Manage and improve the website.
- Protect the website from spam, abuse and security risks.
- Monitor general website usage through analytics.
- Fulfil Erasmus+ project communication, dissemination and reporting obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the case, we process personal data based on:
- Consent, for optional cookies, analytics or submitted forms.
- Legitimate interest, for website security, communication and project visibility.
- Legal obligation, where records must be kept for administrative, reporting or audit purposes.
- Project implementation, where processing is necessary for the activities and dissemination of the Erasmus+ project.
5. Contact Forms
If you contact us through a website form, we collect the information you provide so that we can respond to your message.
This may include your name, email address, organisation and message. We do not use this information for unrelated marketing purposes.
6. Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies may be used for website functionality, security, analytics, embedded content and user preferences.
7. WordPress Cookies
This website is built with WordPress. WordPress may use the following cookies:
Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
wordpress_test_cookie | Checks whether your browser accepts cookies. | Session |
wordpress_[hash] | Used for authentication for logged-in users in the WordPress admin area. | Session or login duration |
wordpress_sec_[hash] | Used for secure authentication over HTTPS. | Session or login duration |
wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Indicates when a user is logged in. | Session or login duration |
wp-settings-[UID] | Stores user interface preferences for logged-in users. | Up to 1 year |
wp-settings-time-[UID] | Stores the time user settings were saved. | Up to 1 year |
wp_lang | Stores selected language preferences. | Session |
If comments are enabled, WordPress may also use:
Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
comment_author_[hash] | Remembers the name entered in the comment form. | Almost 1 year |
comment_author_email_[hash] | Remembers the email entered in the comment form. | Almost 1 year |
comment_author_url_[hash] | Remembers the website entered in the comment form. | Almost 1 year |
WordPress uses these cookies for login, security, preferences and comment convenience.
8. Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website and to improve its content and structure.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages visited.
- Time spent on the website.
- Browser and device type.
- Approximate location.
- Referring website.
- Interaction with website content.
Google Analytics may use cookies such as:
Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
_ga | Distinguishes one visitor from another. | Up to 2 years |
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX | Stores and counts page views or session information for GA4. | Up to 2 years |
_gid | Distinguishes users for short-term analytics. | Usually 24 hours |
_gat / _gat_gtag_XXXXXXXXXX | Used to manage request rate. | Usually 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is used in aggregated form and does not directly identify individual visitors to the project team.
9. Elementor
This website uses Elementor to design and display website pages.
Elementor may store technical or functional data needed for page layout, display preferences, responsive design, popups, forms or interface functionality. Depending on the active Elementor features, cookies or local storage may be used to remember user interactions or support website display.
These technologies are used to ensure that the website works correctly and displays properly.
10. Google Maps
This website may embed Google Maps to display locations related to the project, partners, events or contact information.
When you view or interact with Google Maps, Google may collect data such as your IP address, device information, browser information, map interaction and location-related data, depending on your settings.
Google Maps content is provided by Google and is subject to Google’s own Privacy Policy and Terms.
11. Google reCAPTCHA
This website uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam, abuse and automated submissions.
reCAPTCHA may analyse visitor behaviour to determine whether an interaction is made by a human or an automated system. This may include technical data such as IP address, browser information, device information, mouse movements, form interaction and cookies.
Google states that reCAPTCHA may set a necessary cookie, such as _GRECAPTCHA, for risk analysis and security purposes.
Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
12. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Pages on this website may include embedded content, such as videos, maps, images, social media posts or external resources.
Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, track your interaction or monitor your activity if you are logged in to their services.
13. Who We Share Data With
We do not sell personal data.
Personal data may be shared only where necessary with:
- ICS project partners.
- Website hosting providers.
- Website maintenance or technical support providers.
- Security, analytics or anti-spam service providers.
- Erasmus+ or relevant public bodies, where required for reporting, audit or legal obligations.
14. Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary.
- Contact form messages may be kept for the time needed to respond and maintain project communication records.
- Project-related communication may be retained for Erasmus+ reporting and audit purposes.
- Technical logs are kept for a limited period for security and maintenance.
- Cookie durations are listed in the cookie sections above.
15. Your GDPR Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Request restriction of processing.
- Object to processing.
- Request data portability, where applicable.
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@ics-project.eu
16. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
17. Children’s Data
This website is used for project communication, dissemination and information purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children through this website.
If you believe that a child has provided personal data through the website, please contact us at info@ics-project.eu.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary, for example if the website tools, cookies, project activities or legal requirements change.
The latest version will always be available on this page.
19. Erasmus+ Disclaimer
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.