Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11.06.2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Tinkerverse – SkillBuilders Lab: Tinker, Discover, Learn! collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter. By accessing the website or subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the terms described below.

Website Visit

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages viewed and access times
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use this information to:

  • Provide and maintain the website
  • Improve user experience
  • Send newsletters and project updates
  • Analyse website performance and usage patterns
  • Comply with legal requirements

Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

  • Email address

We use your email address to:

  • Send periodic newsletters, project news, and updates about Tinkerverse activities and results
  • Manage subscription preferences
  • Measure engagement and improve newsletter content

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in every email.

Social Media Privacy Policy

Users may interact with Tinkerverse through social media platforms. By following, liking, or interacting with our social media pages, users acknowledge that their public profile information may be visible to the project administrators in accordance with the privacy settings of the respective platform.

Tinkerverse only accesses information that users have made publicly available and uses such information exclusively for communication and engagement purposes within the social media platform. No personal data obtained through social media interactions will be transferred to external databases without a lawful basis.

Users are encouraged to consult the privacy policies of the relevant social media platforms and configure their privacy settings according to their preferences.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance browsing experience
  • Understand how visitors interact with the website
  • Monitor website performance
  • Improve content and communication activities

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

Data Controller

Who is responsible for processing your data?

Universidad de Burgos (UBU)
Hospital del Rey
09001 Burgos
Spain

Email: abarron@ubu.es

As coordinator of the Tinkerverse project, Universidad de Burgos acts as the primary contact point for data protection matters related to this website. The project is funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union and implemented by an international consortium of educational organisations and institutions.

Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679).

Depending on the activity, the legal basis for processing may include:

  • User consent
  • Legitimate interest in managing and improving the website and project communication
  • Compliance with legal obligations

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is completely secure, and therefore absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.

Sharing Your Information

Personal data will not be sold or transferred to third parties for commercial purposes.

Data may be shared only when necessary with:

  • Service providers supporting website hosting, analytics, or newsletter distribution
  • Members of the Tinkerverse consortium where required for project communication purposes
  • Public authorities where required by law
  • European Union institutions and agencies where required under Erasmus+ project regulations

All processing is carried out in compliance with applicable data protection legislation.

Data Retention

Personal data will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable legal, contractual, or funding obligations.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

Children’s Privacy

Tinkerverse activities involve educational stakeholders and may include activities concerning children and young people. Any processing of personal data relating to minors will be conducted in accordance with applicable national and European data protection laws, including parental or guardian consent where required.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page together with an updated “Last updated” date.

We encourage users to review this policy periodically.