This Privacy Statement for Platoniq Foundation describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share (‘process’) your personal information when you use our services including when you visit our platform at http://participate.inspiredemocracy.eu

By accessing this platform, participants agree to abide by all terms outlined in this legal notice and other applicable regulations. They commit to using the platform's content and services responsibly and lawfully, refraining from any illegal or unethical actions. The platform is managed by Fundación Platoniq (CIF G57728172, address: C/ Forn de l'Olivera 22 bajos, 07012, Palma de Mallorca), acting on behalf of INSPIRE. We do not collect any information from third parties.

Reading this Privacy Statement will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. We are responsible for making decisions about how your personal information is processed. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do use our services. If you still have any questions or concerns contact us at info@platoniq.net

The INSPIRE platform promotes creative and inclusive participation in policymaking. It brings together diverse groups to co-create innovative ideas for a more democratic society.

The platform is envisioned as a hub for participatory research, experimentation, and engagement, dedicated to fostering a more inclusive and participatory society. It centers on amplifying the experiences and knowledge of marginalized groups to inform and shape more equitable policies. Additionally, it explores the potential of arts-based methods to create intersectional inclusive spaces, reimagining democracy in ways that infuse creativity and enjoyment into policymaking processes.

Fundación Platoniq acts as the Data Processor and Data Steward. In some cases, specific partners in the project’s Pilot activities will act as Data Controllers for their respective initiatives.

The platform complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant EU data protection regulations. Personal data is processed in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner to achieve the platform's objectives. Robust technical and organizational measures are in place to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and accountability of personal data. Users may exercise their data protection rights by contacting the relevant Data Controller or Fundación Platoniq at info@platoniq.net. Fundación Platoniq is both the Data Processor and Data Steward of the platform. As the Data Processor Fundación Platoniq is responsible for processing data only as instructed by Data Controllers, maintaining data security and assisting Data Controllers in fulfilling their GDPR obligations, and notifying Data Controllers of any data breaches promptly.

As Data Stewards they are responsible for ensuring the integrity of participatory processes on the platform, including proposals, voting, and other engagement activities, safeguarding against any manipulation or unauthorized influence in user interactions, and providing transparent oversight to guarantee that all participatory actions are authentic and fair.

Pilot Project Administrators: Act as Data Controllers for their specific projects in the UK, Poland, Ireland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Portugal, and the Czech Republic. Your data controller should be able to provide clear information to users about data processing practices, ensure the lawful collection and processing of personal data, and respond promptly to user inquiries or requests regarding data.

Each Pilot participatory proceeding will be managed by a designated partner, who will act as the Data Controller and Administrator for their respective Pilot, as follows:

• For the pilot in the United Kingdom, the Data Controller and Administrator is Sonia Bussu (University of Birmingham).




• For the pilot in Poland, the Data Controller and Administrator is University of Warsaw.




• For the pilot in Ireland, the Data Controller and Administrator is CiviQ and University of Cork.




• For the pilot in Bulgaria, the Data Controller and Administrator is ArcFund, Sofia.




• For the pilot in Hungary, the Data Controller and Administrator is Tarsadalomtudomanyi Kutatokozpont, Budapest.




• For the pilot in Portugal, the Data Controller and Administrator is University of Lisbon.




• For the pilot in the Czech Republic, the Data Controller and Administrator is Czech Academy of Sciences.

Each partner is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable data protection regulations within the scope of their Pilot activities.

We respect your privacy and adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Here are your rights:

1. Access Your Data: Request access to your personal data (commonly known as a "data subject access request"). This enables you to receive a copy of the personal data we hold about you and to check that we are lawfully processing it.

2. Correct Your Data: Request correction of the personal data that we hold about you. This enables you to have any incomplete or inaccurate data we hold about you corrected, though we may need to verify the accuracy of the new data you provide to us.

3. Delete Your Data: Request erasure of your personal data. This enables you to ask us to delete or remove personal data where there is no good reason for us continuing to process it. You also have the right to ask us to delete or remove your personal data where you have successfully exercised your right to object to processing (see below), where we may have processed your information unlawfully or where we are required to erase your personal data to comply with local law. Note, however, that we may not always be able to comply with your request of erasure for specific legal reasons which will be notified to you, if applicable, at the time of your request.

4. Object to processing: Where we are relying on a legitimate interest (or those of a third party) and there is something about your particular situation which makes you want to object to processing on this ground as you feel it impacts on your fundamental rights and freedoms. You also have the right to object where we are processing your personal data for direct marketing purposes. In some cases, we may demonstrate that we have compelling legitimate grounds to process your information which override your rights and freedoms.

5. Restrict Processing: This enables you to ask us to suspend the processing of your personal data in the following scenarios: (a) if you want us to establish the data's accuracy; (b) where our use of the data is unlawful but you do not want us to erase it; (c) where you need us to hold the data even if we no longer require it as you need it to establish, exercise or defend legal claims; or (d) you have objected to our use of your data but we need to verify whether we have overriding legitimate grounds to use it.

6. Data Portability: Request the transfer of your personal data to you or to a third party (right to data portability). We will provide to you, or a third party you have chosen, your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. Note that this right only applies to automated information which you initially provided consent for us to use or where we used the information to perform a contract with you.

7. Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal data. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent. If you withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide certain products or services to you. We will advise you if this is the case at the time you withdraw your consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@platoniq.net.

Personal Information You Provide:

• Name




• Email address




• Username




• Password

We collect this information during registration and participation activities on the platform.

Sensitive Information: We do not process sensitive data (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, religious affiliation etc.).

How Long Do We Keep Your Information? We retain your data only as long as necessary to achieve the platform’s objectives or as required by law. When no longer needed, your data will be deleted or anonymized. If deletion is not immediately possible (e.g., backup archives), we will securely store your data until removal is feasible.

When using the INSPIRE platform, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information.




• Avoid sharing harmful or misleading content.




• Respect others' privacy and intellectual property rights.

Prohibited Activities:

• Submitting illegal or unauthorized content.




• Engaging in activities that harm or disrupt the platform’s services.

Fundación Platoniq reserves the right to remove inappropriate content and suspend accounts that violate these terms.

Content shared on the platform is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC-BY-SA) license unless specified otherwise. You can reuse, modify, and redistribute content as long as proper credit is given and derivative works share the same license.

We reserve the right to amend the terms of this Privacy Policy and will notify you by providing a clear notice of these changes by email or on our Website, and in this Privacy Policy. If you continue to use our services after such an update, you will be deemed to accept the new terms. If you do not accept the update, please terminate your account or notify us and we will terminate your Account and remove any of your personal data (except as required to be maintained for legal purposes), and you will not be able to continue to use our services.

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Spain, unless specified otherwise by local regulations.

Contact Us:
For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, email us at info@platoniq.net