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1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of the project "Polarisation, Gender Identity and Multinivel Democracy (POLIGENDEM)": https: / / polygendem.es /. This research project is coordinated by the Autonomous University of Madrid, and aims to generate scientific knowledge about the processes of political and social polarization in relation to gender equality.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data, as set out in Regulation (EU) 2016 / 679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (RGPD) and in Organic Law 3 / 2018 of 5 December 2018 on the protection of personal data and the guarantee of digital rights.

 

2. Data processing officer

Responsible: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Website: https: / / www.uam.es
Contact email: fabiola.mota@uam.es
Telephone: + 34 914 974 446
Address: Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco, C / Francisco Tomás y Valiente, 5, 28049 Madrid, Spain

 

3. Collection and processing of personal data

Through this website we can collect and process personal data in the following cases:
- When contact or collaboration forms are completed.
- When participating in surveys and research studies.
- When browsing the web and using technologies such as cookies or behavior analysis services (Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, etc.).

 

4. Purpose of treatment

The personal data collected shall be used for the following purposes:
- Manage participation in the POLIGENDEM project.
- To respond to requests for information or collaboration.
- Contact with people interested in participating in the project.
- Analyse the use and improvement of the website and its content.

All forms include a consent box with the following text:
"To complete this form, POLIGENDEM needs your permission to process the data provided. Your data will be used exclusively to confirm your participation and agree an interview to expand the information we need. By marking this box, you accept our Privacy Policy."

 

5. Legal basis for treatment

The processing of personal data is carried out by virtue of:
- The explicit consent of the user (art. 6.1.a RGPD).
- The legitimate interest for the purposes of scientific research (art. 6.1.f).

 

6. Data storage

- Contact form data: kept for a maximum period of 12 months after last contact.
- Research participation data: stored during the duration of the project and removed after completion.
- Cookies or analytical data: according to third party policies (Google, etc.).

 

7. Information security

Personal data shall be stored on secure servers and managed only by authorized personnel. Technical and organizational measures shall be implemented to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data.

 

8. Services of third parties and cookies

The website can use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics: for statistical analysis of site use.
- Google reCAPTCHA: for protection against automated shipments.
- Survey tools: for participation in research studies.

You can manage your cookies preferences from your browser. For more information, see our Cookies Policy.

 

9. Rights of users

As an interested person, you can exercise the following rights at any time:
- Access your personal data.
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request its deletion ("right to forget").
- Limit or oppose treatment.
- Request the portability of the data.

To exercise these rights, you can send an application to the email that will be indicated on this page once confirmed by the Autonomous University of Madrid.

 

10. Claims to the supervisory authority

If you consider that your rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) through the website www.aepd.es.

 

11. Changes in this policy

This Privacy Policy can be updated occasionally to reflect legal or technical changes. The updates will be published on this page with an indication of the date of the last modification.

 

By using this website, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and that you accept the processing of your data in the terms described.

 

This privacy policy was last updated on July 10, 2025 at 09: 38.