Privacy & Terms Statement – e-seeds.bioresurse.ro

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

The e-seeds.bioresurse.ro platform, operated by the National Research & Development Institute for Food Bioresources – IBA Bucharest, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users. This Privacy & Terms Statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What Data We Collect

  • Personal information: name, email address, date of birth, country of residence
  • Account information: username, password (encrypted)
  • Learning activity: course enrollment, quiz scores, participation data

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used exclusively for the purpose of:

  • Providing access to the SEEDS online training materials
  • Tracking and assessing learning progress
  • Communicating updates and important information related to the SEEDS project
  • Aggregated analysis to improve the platform’s functionality and training offer

4. Who Can Access Your Data

Your personal data is accessible only to authorized personnel from the SEEDS project team and technical administrators. We do not share your data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

5. Data Storage & Security

All data is stored securely on servers hosted by IBA Bucharest and protected by strong authentication, encryption, and role-based access control. Backups are performed regularly to ensure data recovery in case of system failure.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us at seeds@bioresurse.ro.

7. Cookies

e-seeds.bioresurse.ro uses only essential cookies required for session management and platform functionality. No tracking cookies or third-party cookies are used.

8. Consent

By registering and using this platform, you consent to the processing of your personal data as outlined in this Privacy & Terms Statement.

9. Contact

For any questions or concerns related to privacy and data protection, please contact us at:
Email: seeds@bioresurse.ro