Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the Center for Sustainable Technology and Innovation (CSTI) at the Technical University of Sofia collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data obtained through this website.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, partners, and collaborators. This document is intended to ensure transparency and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national legislation.
1. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

    Contact details (e.g. name, email, organization) submitted via contact forms

  Technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage behavior via cookies or analytics tools

    Project-related information when voluntarily submitted

We do not intentionally collect personal data from minors.
2. Why We Collect This Information

We collect and use your information in order to:

    Respond to inquiries or collaboration requests

    Improve the functionality and user experience of our website

Facilitate project communications and stakeholder engagement

  Report on participation and impact for project funding purposes (e.g. EU-funded initiatives)

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data may be shared only with:

    Authorized academic and project partners

    Service providers (e.g. website hosting, analytics) under data processing agreements

    Public authorities if legally required

4. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

    Access the data we hold about you

    Request correction or deletion of your data

    Object to certain data processing activities

    Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us at csti@tu-sofia.bg
5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
6. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be published on this page with the date of the last revision.

Last updated: 20.07.2025