{"id":10476,"date":"2013-10-01T02:06:48","date_gmt":"2013-10-01T00:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opistobranquis.info\/?page_id=10476"},"modified":"2026-10-27T13:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T12:33:56","slug":"privacitat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/opistobranquis.info\/en\/home\/privacitat\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Last updated: October 27, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Who are we?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The address of our website is: <a href=\"https:\/\/opistobranquis.info\/\" data-rich-text-autolink=\"\">https:\/\/opistobranquis.info\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>OPK \u2013 Opistobranquis.info is a website dedicated to the dissemination and exchange of information about sea slugs and other heterobranchs, particularly those from the Mediterranean and the Iberian Peninsula.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data controller:<\/strong> Miquel Pontes<br \/>\n<strong>Contact email address:<\/strong> mpontes(at)marenostrum.org<\/p>\n<p>For any enquiries concerning the processing of personal data, you can use this email address.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. What personal data do we collect and for what purpose?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>At OPK, we may process personal data when someone registers on the website, submits an enquiry through a contact form, or interacts with certain services integrated into the website.<\/p>\n<p>Data is processed solely for the relevant purposes and in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>User registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When someone registers on the website, we collect the name and email address they provide. This data is used to manage the account, enable access to the relevant features, and contact the user when necessary in connection with their account or activity on the website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact forms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When someone sends us an enquiry, we process the information entered in the form in order to read and respond to the enquiry and follow it up when necessary.<\/p>\n<p>When a form requests consent to the processing of personal data, consent is not enabled by default and must be explicitly given by the user. Where processing is based on another legal basis, the basis applicable to the specific purpose will apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical and browsing data<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some website components and technical services necessary for its operation may process data such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, or technical information about the device. This data may be necessary to ensure security, detect unusual access, maintain the service, or obtain usage statistics when these features are enabled.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Images published on the website<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Published images may contain technical metadata, including GPS location data embedded in the original file.<\/p>\n<p>Images that are publicly accessible may be downloaded by visitors, who could potentially examine their metadata if it is retained in the published file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bibliographic references and Zotero integration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The website uses Zotpress to display bibliographic references and other information obtained from Zotero. When this functionality is used, the WordPress server may communicate with the Zotero API to retrieve bibliographic data. Depending on the content displayed, the plugin may also request book cover images from Open Library.<\/p>\n<p>These communications may involve the processing of technical information by the relevant service providers. Server-to-server requests do not, by themselves, mean that these providers place cookies on the visitor\u2019s browser.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Documents hosted on Dropbox<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The website uses WP Cloud Plugins \u2013 Dropbox (Out-of-the-Box) to provide access to certain documents hosted on Dropbox, including documentation available to registered users. When these documents are accessed, communications with Dropbox may take place to retrieve, display, or download the relevant content.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on how the documents are delivered, technical connection data may be processed by the website and\/or the relevant service providers. The use of this plugin does not, by itself, establish that Dropbox cookies are placed on the visitor\u2019s browser.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cookies and embedded content<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The website may incorporate videos from third-party platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo, as well as maps and other externally provided content. When embedded content is loaded, the relevant providers may receive technical information about the visitor\u2019s connection and device, including the IP address, and may use cookies or similar technologies, depending on the service and its configuration.<\/p>\n<p>The website may use privacy-enhanced video embedding options where available. However, these options do not necessarily prevent all data transmission or the use of cookies and similar technologies.<\/p>\n<p>You can find further details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/opistobranquis.info\/en\/home\/privacitat\/cookie-policy-eu\/\">Cookie Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. What is the legal basis for processing?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Depending on the circumstances, personal data may be processed on the following legal bases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The consent of the data subject<\/strong>, when explicitly requested for a specific purpose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The provision of a service or the management of a relationship with the user<\/strong>, when processing is necessary to manage an account or respond to a request.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legitimate interests<\/strong>, where applicable, to protect the website, prevent misuse, and maintain security, provided that the rights and freedoms of the individuals concerned are respected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compliance with legal obligations<\/strong>, when it is necessary to retain or disclose certain data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where processing is based on consent, consent may be withdrawn at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>4. Who do we share data with?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>OPK does not sell users\u2019 personal data or disclose it to third parties for commercial purposes.<\/p>\n<p>However, certain technical service providers may process personal data when necessary to provide their services. Depending on the website\u2019s actual configuration, these services may include hosting, IT security, spam prevention, the retrieval of bibliographic information, access to documents hosted on cloud services, or the management of external content.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, Zotpress may retrieve bibliographic information from Zotero and, where applicable, request book cover images from Open Library. The Dropbox integration may communicate with Dropbox to provide access to documents hosted there. These communications may involve technical connection data and other information necessary to provide the requested functionality.<\/p>\n<p>OPK may also embed videos from YouTube and Vimeo. When visitors load or interact with these videos, the relevant platform may receive technical connection data and process it in accordance with its own privacy policy. The information transmitted and the technologies used depend on the embedding method and the visitor\u2019s interaction with the content.<\/p>\n<p>Such processing must be carried out in accordance with applicable regulations and with the appropriate safeguards. Where necessary, providers must act in accordance with the data controller\u2019s instructions and the applicable contractual terms.<\/p>\n<p>Data will only be disclosed to other recipients where there is a legal basis permitting it or where disclosure is required by law.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>5. How long do we retain data?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected and, where applicable, for the periods required by applicable regulations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact form data<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Messages and associated data are retained for as long as necessary to handle the enquiry and follow it up. If it subsequently becomes necessary to retain them as evidence of actions taken or to address potential liabilities, they may be kept for the applicable period. Once they are no longer necessary, they must be deleted or anonymised, as appropriate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>User accounts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Profile data is retained while the account remains active or for as long as it is needed to manage the relationship with the user. When an account is deleted, the data is erased or retained only where a legal obligation or another legitimate basis justifies doing so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical and security data<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Data processed to protect the website or detect unauthorised access is retained for as long as necessary for these purposes, in accordance with system configuration and the applicable security criteria.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>6. What rights do you have regarding your data?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Under data protection regulations, you may exercise the following rights, where applicable:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Access:<\/strong> to find out whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rectification:<\/strong> to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Erasure:<\/strong> to request the deletion of data when the legal requirements are met.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objection:<\/strong> to object to certain types of processing under the conditions established by law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restriction of processing:<\/strong> to request that we temporarily restrict the use of your data in the circumstances provided for by law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data portability:<\/strong> to receive the data you have provided to us in a structured format, where this right applies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Withdrawal of consent:<\/strong> to withdraw your consent at any time when processing is based on your consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To exercise these rights, you can email <strong>mpontes(at)marenostrum.org<\/strong> and specify your request. To protect your data, we may ask for reasonable additional information to verify your identity when necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Exercising these rights is free of charge, without prejudice to the exceptional circumstances provided for by law. Requests will be handled within the legally established time limits.<\/p>\n<p>If you believe that the processing of your data does not comply with the regulations, you may lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, such as the Spanish Data Protection Agency (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aepd.es\/\">www.aepd.es<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h4><strong>7. Where is your data sent?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Information submitted through forms may be checked by automated spam detection services to prevent fraudulent messages or misuse.<\/p>\n<p>When bibliographic information is retrieved through Zotpress, the website\u2019s server may send requests to the Zotero API. Where book cover images are requested, the server may also communicate with Open Library.<\/p>\n<p>When users access documents hosted on Dropbox through the website\u2019s Dropbox integration, requests may be made to Dropbox to retrieve, display, or download those documents. The precise data transmitted depends on how the integration delivers the content.<\/p>\n<p>When YouTube or Vimeo videos are embedded in pages, the visitor\u2019s browser may establish connections with the relevant platform to retrieve video content and related resources. These requests may disclose technical connection data, including the visitor\u2019s IP address, to the provider. Depending on the embedding method and configuration, cookies or similar technologies may also be used.<\/p>\n<p>The website may also load maps and other external resources, which can involve similar disclosures of technical connection data to the relevant providers.<\/p>\n<p>Some providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, the legal bases and safeguards required by data protection regulations must be applied.<\/p>\n<p>You can find further information about cookies and similar technologies in the Cookie Policy and information about external services in the privacy policies of the relevant providers.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>8. How do we protect your data?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We implement technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, alteration, or improper disclosure.<\/p>\n<p>The security measures used include updating server components and using WordPress protection and threat detection tools, such as <strong>Wordfence<\/strong>, as well as security measures provided by the hosting infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>You can find more information about Wordfence at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordfence.com\/\" data-rich-text-autolink=\"\">https:\/\/www.wordfence.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>No IT system can guarantee absolute security, but we endeavour to maintain appropriate protective measures and review them when necessary.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>9. What do we do in the event of a personal data breach?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If a security breach affecting personal data occurs, we will assess its scope, the nature of the data affected, and the potential risks to the rights and freedoms of individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Where required by law, the breach will be reported to the competent supervisory authority within the legally established time limit. If it is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of the individuals affected, they will also be informed without undue delay, unless one of the legally provided exceptions applies.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>10. Changes to this policy<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This policy may be updated to reflect changes in how the website operates, the services used, data processing activities, or applicable regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The date shown at the beginning of this document corresponds to the date of the latest editorial review.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: October 27, 2026 1. Who are we? The address of our website is: https:\/\/opistobranquis.info\/. OPK \u2013 Opistobranquis.info is a website dedicated to the dissemination and exchange of information about sea slugs and other heterobranchs, particularly those from the Mediterranean and the Iberian Peninsula. Data controller: Miquel Pontes Contact email address: mpontes(at)marenostrum.org For any enquiries concerning the processing of personal data, you can use this email address. 2. 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