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The Black Sea Energy Research Centre (BSERC) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of its visitors. All information is treated confidentially in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant laws. We do not share your data with third parties without your explicit consent.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://bserc.eu/. The website serves as an official online platform of the Black Sea Energy Research Centre (BSERC). BSERC is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation, focused on providing support for the development and transformation of the energy sector.
If you have any concerns regarding this policy, you can contact BSERC at:
Adress: 7, Viktor Grigorovich Str., Fl. 2, “Kriva reka” RA, 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria
Email: office(at)bserc.eu
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
We do not collect personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, or contact details) from visitors. However, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymised data about website usage. This may include: page views and navigation patterns, user interaction events, traffic and usage statistics (e.g., time spent on the site). No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected or stored through our website.
However, articles on this site may include embedded content (such as maps, videos, images, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How we use your information
The data collected via Google Analytics is used exclusively for internal purposes, including for optimisation and service improvements, website security, website traffic and engagement analyses, content and user experience improvements, media downloads monitoring for statistical purposes and other relevant internal purposes.
This data is never shared with third parties for marketing or other purposes.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files used by websites to make the user experience more efficient. By law, we may store cookies on your device if they are absolutely necessary for the operation of this website. For all other cookie types, we need your permission. This website uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third parties that appear on our website.
Google Analytics anonymizes IP addresses by default. This ensures that no personal data, such as your specific IP address, is recorded or shared.
Cookie Consent
When visiting our site, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies.
- Decline non-essential cookies.
You can change or revoke your consent at any time from the cookie statement on this website. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings to further control your data.
Who we share your data with
We use the following third-party service to enhance the functionality of our website:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4):
- This service tracks anonymized website activity and downloads.
- All data processed by Google Analytics adheres to their Privacy Policy.
We have configured Google Analytics in accordance with GDPR, including enabling IP anonymisation and disabling advertising features.
How long we retain your data
Anonymized data collected via Google Analytics is retained for a maximum of two months. This aligns with Google’s default settings and GDPR compliance requirements.
What rights you have over your data
As a user within the European Union (if applicable), you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right of Access: Request access to the data we process.
- Right to Erasure: Request that your data be deleted.
- Right to Object: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office(at)bserc.eu.
Changes to this privacy policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be published on this page with an updated effective date.