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DataverseLV<\/span><\/span> Privacy Policy<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>

About the Privacy Policy<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>
The\u00a0DataverseLV\u00a0Repository (hereinafter \u2013 the Repository) Privacy Policy sets out the procedure for processing personal data of users and persons whose data appear in dataset metadata, including the principles and purposes for their collection, use, storage, and protection. The Privacy Policy has been developed\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>Personal Data Processing Law of Latvia<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, as defined in Article 4(1) of the GDPR.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n
By using the Repository (including any of its collections and sub-collections), you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and agree to the processing of your personal data\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>

Data Controller and Processor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>
As the maintainer and operator of the Repository, the\u00a0<\/span>Association \"Higher Education and Science Information Technology Shared Service Center\" (VPC)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0acts as both the data controller and data processor for user data and personal data included in dataset metadata.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n
VPC is\u00a0<\/span>not<\/span><\/b>\u00a0the data controller for personal data contained within datasets or their descriptions. If you have questions or objections concerning such data, please contact the researcher or institution that deposited the dataset and\u00a0is responsible for\u00a0it. You may also contact VPC, and we will make every effort to help resolve your inquiry.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>

1. User Personal Data<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

Purpose of Processing<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>
User personal data\u00a0<\/span>is<\/span>\u00a0processed to ensure the operation of the Repository, including authentication, linking of data with specific user accounts, and enabling access to Repository functionalities.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Data are processed\u00a0<\/span>in accordance with<\/span>\u00a0Article 6(1)(a) (data subject consent) and 6(1)(b) (contract performance) of the GDPR.<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>

Processed User Data<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Data type<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/th>\nDescription<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/th>\nSource<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Contact information<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nName, email, institution (optionally \u2013 position) for user communication.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nUser registration<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Session information and cookies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nUsage information for authentication and functional purposes.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSystem interactions<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Log (system records)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nIP address, user ID,\u00a0<\/span>browser,<\/span>\u00a0and related data for system security and analytics.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSystem interactions<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

2. Personal Data in Metadata<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
Personal data included in repository metadata records are publicly accessible and processed\u00a0<\/span>in accordance with<\/span>\u00a0the Personal Data Processing Law and Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (processing based on legitimate interests). This ensures transparency of published data, accountability of responsible persons, and enables communication\u00a0<\/span>regarding<\/span>\u00a0data use.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>

Processed Personal Data in Metadata<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n
Data type<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/th>\nDescription<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/th>\nSource<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Repository metadata record<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nName and contact of dataset contact person, depositor, authors, institution, IDs (e.g., ORCID, ROR).<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nRecorded in the Repository or obtained from external sources<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Personal Data Retention<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>
Personal data are stored until one of the following conditions is met:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n