Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22 Feb, 2025

KE-SRCC, the Korea-EU Semiconductor R&D Cooperation Center ("we", "our", or "us"), is committed to protecting the personal data of our website users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Personal identification information (e.g., name, email address, organization, job title)

Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, access time)

Usage data (e.g., pages visited, duration of visit, click patterns)

Communication content (e.g., inquiries submitted via contact forms)

Tip: We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required for a specific purpose (e.g., event registration).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries or service requests

To manage user participation in collaborative programs or events

To improve website performance and user experience

To send notifications related to news, updates, or research programs (only if you opt-in)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Your consent

The necessity to fulfill a contractual obligation

Our legitimate interest in operating and improving our services

Legal compliance, where required

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with:

Partner institutions involved in joint research or project collaboration

Service providers who support website operations (under confidentiality agreements)

Government authorities, when legally obligated

6. International Data Transfers

As our center involves EU-Korea cooperation, your data may be processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the Republic of Korea. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You may control cookie settings through your browser. We also use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to analyze website traffic and usage patterns.

8. Your Rights (GDPR-Compliant)

If you are an EU resident, you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Request correction or deletion

Restrict or object to processing

Withdraw your consent at any time

File a complaint with a supervisory authority

Please contact us at [Insert Contact Email] to exercise your rights.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website with the effective date noted at the top.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

KE-SRCC (Korea-EU Semiconductor R&D Cooperation Center)

Rue de la science 14A, 1st fl. 1040 Brussels, Belgium

Email: kfia@k-fabless.org

Tel: +32 (0)2 880 39 15