RISTANC Project Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10. April 2026

The RISTANC project (Research and Innovation Cooperation for Sustainability and Reaching EU Missions Objectives) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller

The data controller for personal data collected through the website www.ristanc.eu is:

  • KULTURNO IZOBRAŽEVALNO DRUŠTVO PINA - Associazione culturale ed educativa Pina
  • Gortanov trg 15, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
  • Email: info@pina.si

What Data Do We Collect?

We only collect data that you provide voluntarily:

  • Newsletter Subscription: Name, your email address. 
  • Witness Testimonies & Forms: Name, email address, and the content of your message or local experience.
  • Cookies: Technical data regarding your visit to improve user experience (see Cookie Policy).

Purpose of Data Processing

Your data is processed exclusively for:

  • Providing mission updates and field reports (newsletters). 
  • Analyzing local experiences and social innovations as part of the RISTANC research objectives.
  • Communicating with you regarding your inquiries or participation in the Open Call. 

Legal Basis

We process your data based on your consent (pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR), provided at the time of form submission.

Data Retention and Sharing

Your data will not be sold or shared with third parties outside the RISTANC project consortium, unless required by law or the funding rules of the Horizon Europe program.

Data is stored until the end of the project or until you withdraw your consent.

Your Rights

At any time, you have the right to:

  • Access and rectify your personal data.
  • Request the erasure of your data (right to be forgotten).
  • Withdraw your consent for newsletters (via the "unsubscribe" link in any email).
  • Object to processing and request data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@pina.si

Supervisory Authority

In Slovenia, the supervisory authority is the Information Commissioner (Dunajska cesta 22, Ljubljana, gp.ip@ip-rs.si).