Privacy Policy
last updated: may 2026
Welcome to the website of TESS – Trusted European Scholar Data Space (“TESS”, “we”, “our”, “us”).
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and applicable European data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit the TESS website. This website reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Who we are ?
The TESS (Trusted European Scholar Data Space) project is a European initiative focused on developing a trusted European data space for Vocational Education and Training (VET).
The following entities form together the TESS consortium:
Coordinator
ASOCIACION DE EMPRESAS TECNOLOGICAS INNOVALIA (INNO),
Beneficiaries
SOFTWARE QUALITY SYSTEMS SA (SQS),
ANTALYA KEPEZ ILCE MILLI EGITIM MUDURLUGU (KDNE),
ATATURK VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL ANATOLIAN HIGH SCHOOL (AMTAL),
KAINOTOMIA & SIA EE (ΚΑΙΝΟ),
PERIFEREIAKI DIEFTHYNSI PROTOVATHMIAS KAI DEFTEROVATHMIAS EKPAIDEFSIS STEREAS ELLADAS (LAMIA),
CAMPUS DES METIERS ET DES QUALIFICATIONS DE L INDUSTRIE DU FUTUR (CMQE),
TARTU LINN (TARTU),
HAMEEN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY (HAMK),
SKILLS FINLAND RY (SKILLS),
Email :
Should you have any questions, complaints or queries with regards to how we use your information, we encourage you to contact us at this email and we will do our best to answer/resolve it in the shortest possible time.
Who is concerned by this Privacy Policy ?
This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals who interact with the TESS website or engage with the project through its communication and dissemination activities.
This may include:
Visitors to the TESS website
Individuals contacting the TESS consortium through the contact form or email
Newsletter subscribers
Participants in TESS events, workshops or dissemination activities
Representatives of partner organizations, educational institutions and public authorities
Users accessing public resources, publications and downloadable materials available through the website
This Privacy Policy applies only to personal data collected through the TESS website and related communication activities. It does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked through our platform.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external websites and social media platforms when accessing third-party services.
What data we collect ?
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Information you voluntarily provide
When using our contact form, subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us directly, we may collect:
Full name
Email address
Organization (if provided)
Message content
Any information voluntarily shared by you
Technical information
Ip address
Browser type and device information
Website usage data
Pages visited and duration of visit
This information helps us improve the performance, accessibility and user experience of the website.
Why we process your data ?
We process personal data only when necessary and for legitimate purposes related to the TESS project, including:
Responding to contact requests
Managing newsletters subscriptions
Sharing project updates, events and dissemination activities
Improving website performance and usability
Monitoring website traffic and engagement (where applicable)
We do not sell, rent or share personal data for commercial purposes.
How do we keep your data safe ?
We take all measures necessary – organizational and technical – to make sure your data remains protected against data breaches (e.g. unauthorized access, alterations or disclosures; unlawful or accidental destruction or loss).
TESS project partners’ staff is aware of the importance of data protection and respects the privacy, confidentiality and security of your Personal Data.
Newsletters communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may use your email address to send updates regarding:
Project news
Events and workshops
Publications and deliverables
Disseminations activities
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us at: contact.tessproject@gmail.com
Cookies and analytics
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and monitor website performance.
Cookies may be used to:
Ensure proper website functionality
Understand website traffic and visitor behavior
Improve website content and usability
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us at: contact.tessproject@gmail.com
Social media links
Our website may include links to TESS social media channels, including:
X (formerly Twitter)
Please note that interactions with third-party platforms are governed by their own privacy policies.
Copyright And Intellectual Property
All texts, layouts, designs, photos, films, videos, graphics and elements of any kind on TESS website are protected by copyright ©.
The publications, documents and information on our site(s) may be reproduced, described and made available to the public for non-commercial purposes, provided that the source is specified.
Your rights under GDPR
Under European data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data protability (where applicable)
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
Data security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
What Happens In The Event Of a Data Breach?
Although we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, no digital environment can be considered entirely risk-free.
In the unlikely event of a personal data breach affecting the TESS website or related communication systems, we are committed to taking appropriate measures to contain, assess and address the incident promptly.
Where required under applicable data protection laws, we will
Investigate and assess the nature and impact of the breach
Take measures to mitigate potential risks and prevent recurrence
Notify relevant supervisory authorities when legally required
Inform affected individuals without undue delay where there is a high risk to their rights and freedoms
We continuously review and improve our security practices to maintain a secure and trustworthy digital environment.
Update of this privacy policy
This privacy notice was updated on May 2026. We may make periodic changes to this privacy notice. This will be informed via our website and email, respectively.
All changes will be effective from that date. However, in the event that any modifications to this privacy notice materially alter your rights or obligations hereunder, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you of the change and, where required by applicable law or as we otherwise deem appropriate, to obtain your consent.
How to contact us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal data, please contact: