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The information on this site is subject to rules related to personal data protection, a copyright notice and a disclaimer.

(Last update: 28/08/2019)

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Personal Data Protection

The Interreg 2 Seas Joint Secretariat is committed to user privacy. You can browse through most parts of this website without giving any information about yourself; in some cases, personal information is required in order to provide the services you request. The Interreg 2 Seas Joint Secretariat collects personal information when you register by filling out and submitting the online forms.

When you register you are asked for information such as your first name, last name and official e-mail address. The mentioned data are stored within the Interreg 2 Seas Database and may be shared among the Programmes' Joint Secretariat, territorial facilitators and other Programme bodies.

If you are in possession of a login, username and password, Interreg 2 Seas’ Communications System may collect information about your logins and the documents you retrieve from the system.

All data collected is used only for purposes of the Interreg 2 Seas Programme and only to the extent it is necessary to fulfill those purposes, and namely:

  • to promote the funding opportunity to potential beneficiaries;
  • to support beneficiaries in all phases of project lifecycle and;
  • to promote the benefits of cross-border cooperation.
  • to inform EU citizens about the Programme achievements.

Unless you indicate us otherwise, the data collected is kept in our records for the life time of the Interreg 2 Seas Programme.

Interreg 2 Seas does not rent, sell, or share personal information about you with third parties except to provide products or services you have requested, when we have your permission.

Audiovisual material may be recorded during the Programme events and disseminated through the usual channels (website, social media, newsletter, etc) registration to a given event implies consent within the limits established by the applicable regulations.

You can verify and rectify your personal data at any time by contacting contact@interreg2seas.eu and/or the specific address provided for a particular action, product or event. By contacting this address you can also delete your record and opt out of receiving future mailings.

Interreg 2 Seas has taken all safety measures required to protect your personal data. Access to the Interreg 2 Seas database is limited to operatives who have committed themselves to confidentiality.

For project applications only (EEP users): The JS collects the data submitted by project applicants in order to assess project applications against Programme requirements.

  • Purposes: Assessment of project proposals and selection of projects to be co-financed by the Programme.
  • Recipients: Programme bodies (Programme Authorities, Member states, Technical Assistance and Monitoring Committee)
  • Data retention period: as laid down in the common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund and implementing acts.
  • Legal basis: consent (project application) and legal obligation for the JS to assess project applications against Programme requirements.

For approved projects only  (EEP/PMS users): The Joint Sercretariat collects the data submitted by the lead partner of an approved project in the terms established in the subsidy contract and its legal framework.

  • Purposes: Award of subsidy to the lead partner for the implementation of a cooperation project with strict respect of the terms of the subsidy contract its annexes and applicable regulations.
  • Recipients: Programme bodies (Programme Authorities, Member states, Technical Assistance and Monitoring Committee) and any other relevant EU body or organisation mentioned in the subsidy contract or its legal framework.
  • Data retention period: the minimum retention period is 3 full years after the closure of the Programme in the terms laid down in the subsidy contract and common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund and implementing acts.
  • Legal basis: performance of a contract (the subsidy contract).

Controller: Joint Secretariat Interreg 2 Seas Mers Zeeën 45/D, rue de Tournai 5° étage, F-59000 Lille, France Tel: +33 3 20 21 84 80, contact@interreg2seas.eu

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Copyright notice

© Interreg 2 Seas Programme 2014 – 2020. Unless otherwise indicated, the copyright, database rights and similar rights in all material published on this site are owned by Interreg 2 Seas.

You are permitted to print or download extracts from this material for your personal use.

This material is allowed to be used for public use, provided the source is acknowledged.

None of this material may be used for any commercial use. 

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Disclaimer

Interreg 2 Seas tries to keep this information timely and accurate. However, Interreg 2 Seas does not give any warranty or other assurance as to the content of the material appearing on the site, its accuracy, completeness, timelessness or appropriateness for any particular purpose.

Interreg 2 Seas also tries to minimise disruption caused by technical errors. However Interreg 2 Seas does not give any warranty or other assurance as to the operation or functionality of the site. Access to the site may be interrupted, restricted or delayed for technical or maintenance reasons.

To the full extent permissible by law, Interreg 2 Seas disclaims all responsibility for any damages or losses arising from the use of, or inability to use, this site or any material appearing on it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this site or any such material.

Hypertext links from this website may lead to third party sites. Interreg 2 Seas has no control over the information on these sites and therefore assumes no responsibility. You are encouraged to review their privacy policies.

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