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Data Security & Privacy

At the Rural Sociology Group of Wageningen University, we are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how information is collected, used, and stored.

1. General Information

This website is operated by:

Rural Sociology Group
Wageningen University
Hollandseweg 1
6706 KN Wageningen
The Netherlands
Email: office.rso@wur.nl

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Dutch data protection laws.

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2. Data Collection

When visiting this website, certain data may be collected automatically, including:

* IP address
* Browser type and version
* Operating system
* Date and time of access
* Referring URL

This data is used to ensure the security, stability, and functionality of the website.

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3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.

You will be asked to provide consent for non-essential cookies via our cookie management tool (e.g. “Real Cookie Banner”). You may withdraw your consent at any time.

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4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

* Ensuring technical functionality and security
* Improving website content and usability
* Communication with users (if contact is initiated)
* Supporting research dissemination and outreach activities

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5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties except where necessary for:

* Hosting and maintaining the website
* Legal obligations
* Research dissemination within the scope of the SWIFT project

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6. Data Storage

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

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7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

* Access your data
* Request correction or deletion
* Restrict processing
* Withdraw consent at any time
* Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

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8. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites (e.g. the SWIFT project website: https://swiftproject.eu). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

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9. Updates

This privacy notice may be updated periodically to reflect legal or technical changes.