Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

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Thank you for visiting the MULTIR project website.

This website is dedicated to the dissemination and communication activities of MULTIR – MULti-Tumour based prediction and manipulation of Immune Response, a project funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No. 101136926.

MULTIR aims to improve understanding of tumour-host interactions and therapy response by combining multi-layer data from skin, lung and bladder cancer, applying AI-based approaches, and supporting the development of new knowledge, harmonised resources and predictive tools for the benefit of research, healthcare and society.

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This Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy explains how personal data may be processed when you visit this website, contact us, subscribe to project updates, or interact with our digital communication channels. It also explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on this website.

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1. Who we are

The MULTIR website is operated for the purposes of communication, dissemination and stakeholder engagement in relation to the MULTIR project.

MULTIR is coordinated by INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE (INSERM), France. The MULTIR website is administered for communication and dissemination purposes by EXELIXIS RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION, Greece.

For the purposes of this website, the data controller is:

EXELIXIS RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION
Kleisthenous 187
Gerakas Attiki 153 44
Greece

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Contact: multirproject@gmail.com

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This website is created, hosted and managed through the Wix platform. As part of providing its website hosting and related services, Wix may process technical and operational data relating to website visitors, including data required for security, fraud prevention, network management, website functionality, analytics, performance monitoring and cookie consent management. Wix processes such data in accordance with its own privacy and data protection documentation and, where applicable, as a service provider acting on behalf of the website operator.

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Where relevant, other MULTIR consortium partners may also be involved in communication and dissemination activities. Access to personal data is limited to persons who need such access for the purposes described in this notice.

We are committed to processing personal data responsibly, securely and proportionally, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2016/679, and other applicable data protection legislation.

In certain circumstances, third parties may also be responsible for the processing of your personal data. For example, this may apply if you click on a link that takes you away from the MULTIR website, interact with embedded third-party content, or use social media platforms connected to the project. In such cases, we recommend that you consult the privacy policies of the relevant third parties.

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2. What personal data we process and why

2.1 When you visit the website

When you visit the MULTIR website, certain technical information may be processed automatically to ensure that the website functions properly, remains secure and can be improved. This may include:

• IP address;

• date and time of access;

• pages visited;

• browser type and version;

• device type;

• operating system;

• approximate location derived from technical information;

• information collected through cookies or similar technologies.

We process this information for the following purposes:

• to provide, operate and maintain the website;

• to ensure the security and integrity of the website;

• to detect and prevent malware, fraud, cyber-attacks, unauthorised access or other misuse;

• to monitor and improve website performance;

• to understand how visitors use the website;

• to improve the website’s content, structure, accessibility and user experience;

• to comply with applicable legal obligations.

The legal basis for processing strictly necessary technical information is our legitimate interest in operating a secure, functional and accessible project website. Where analytics, functional or marketing cookies are used, we rely on your consent.

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2.2 When you contact us

If you contact us through a contact form, email address or other digital communication channel, we may process:

• your name;

• your email address;

• your organisation, where provided;

• your role or professional affiliation, where provided;

• the content of your message;

• any other information you voluntarily provide;

• technical details relating to the communication, such as date and time.

We use this information to respond to your request, manage communication with you, and follow up on matters related to the MULTIR project.

The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries, managing project-related communication and engaging with stakeholders. Where required, we may rely on your consent.

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2.3 When you subscribe to project updates or newsletters

If the MULTIR website offers a newsletter or project update subscription, we may process:

• your email address;

• your name, where provided;

• your organisation or role, where provided;

• your communication preferences;

• information about your subscription or unsubscribe request.

We process this data in order to send you MULTIR-related news, events, publications, results, opportunities and dissemination updates.

The legal basis for this processing is your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the communication or by contacting us.

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2.4 In all of the above cases

We may also process personal data where necessary:

• to comply with legal obligations;

• to respond to lawful requests from competent authorities;

• to protect our rights, interests or legal position;

• to prevent, detect or address fraud, security incidents or other illegal or unauthorised activities.

The legal basis for this processing may be compliance with a legal obligation or our legitimate interest in protecting the project, the website and its users.

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3. Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function, remember preferences, improve performance, collect analytics information and, where applicable, support communication or marketing activities.

This website is built using Wix. Cookies placed through Wix may support core website functions such as security, network management, site preferences, language settings, analytics, performance monitoring and cookie consent management.

Cookies may be:

• First-party cookies, placed by the MULTIR website or Wix on behalf of the website;

• Third-party cookies, placed by external service providers, such as analytics providers, embedded content providers or social media platforms, where such tools are used.

Cookies may also be:

• Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser;

• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

 

4. Categories of cookies used on this website

The MULTIR website may use the following categories of cookies:

4.1 Essential cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, page navigation, network management, accessibility features and cookie preference management.

These cookies cannot usually be disabled through the website’s cookie settings. You may block them through your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.

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4.2 Functional cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or display settings, in order to improve your experience.

These cookies are used only where you have given consent, unless they are strictly necessary for a service you have requested.

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4.3 Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, for example which pages are visited, how long visitors stay on the site, and whether any technical or usability issues occur.

This information helps us improve the website, its content and the effectiveness of MULTIR communication and dissemination activities.

Analytics cookies are used only where you have given consent.

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4.4 Marketing and third-party cookies

Marketing or third-party cookies may be used where the website includes embedded content, social media links, videos, campaign tracking or similar tools.

These cookies may collect information about your interaction with the website or embedded content. They are used only where you have given consent.

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5. Cookie choices and consent

When you first visit the MULTIR website, you may be shown a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your cookie preferences.

Essential cookies are always active because they are necessary for the operation, security and basic functionality of the website.

Non-essential cookies, such as functional, analytics or marketing cookies, will only be used if you provide your consent.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on the website.

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality, performance or appearance of certain parts of the website.

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6. Third-party services and external links

The MULTIR website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, embedded videos, maps, documents or other external content.

If you click on a third-party link or interact with embedded third-party content, the relevant third party may process your personal data under its own privacy and cookie policies. MULTIR is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or platforms.

We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with.

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7. With whom we may share personal data

We do not sell personal data.

Personal data may be shared only where necessary with:

• authorised MULTIR project partners involved in communication, dissemination, project management or stakeholder engagement;

• website hosting and technical service providers, including Wix;

• newsletter, analytics or communication service providers, where used;

• professional advisers or auditors, where required;

• competent public authorities, where required by law.

Anyone who has access to personal data is expected to process it only for authorised purposes and, where applicable, to be bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

Where service providers process personal data on our behalf, we aim to ensure that appropriate contractual, technical and organisational safeguards are in place.

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards will be applied in accordance with applicable data protection law.

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8. How long we keep personal data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this notice, unless a longer retention period is required by law, audit obligations, project reporting requirements or another legitimate reason.

Indicatively:

• technical website logs are retained only for as long as necessary for website operation, security and troubleshooting;

• cookie consent records are retained for the period required to document and manage your choices;

• contact messages are retained for as long as necessary to respond and follow up, and then deleted or archived in accordance with project procedures;

• newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent, unless retention is required for compliance purposes.

When personal data is no longer needed, it will be deleted, anonymised or securely archived in accordance with applicable procedures.

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9. How we protect personal data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

These measures may include:

• secure website hosting;

• access controls;

• role-based access to project communication tools;

• data minimisation;

• confidentiality obligations;

• secure management of contact and newsletter data;

• periodic review of website and communication practices.

 

10. Your data protection rights

Under applicable data protection law, you may have the right to:

• request access to your personal data;

• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;

• request deletion of your personal data;

• request restriction of processing;

• object to processing based on legitimate interests;

• withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent;

• request data portability, where applicable;

• lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:

multirproject@gmail.com

We may ask you to provide information necessary to verify your identity before responding to your request.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with your competent data protection authority.

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11. Updates to this Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy

We may update this Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the website, cookies used, project activities, legal requirements or service providers.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

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12. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy or the processing of personal data in connection with the MULTIR website, please contact:

EXELIXIS RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION
Kleisthenous 187
Gerakas Attiki 153 44
Greece

Email: multirproject@gmail.com

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