GDPR

GDPR Consent Notice In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), this notice serves to inform you of the collection, processing, and sharing of personal information as it pertains to your participation in the Accelerator / Launchpad Program facilitated by the Cyprus Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC) and its organizing entity, the University of Cyprus, Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCY C4E).

Data Collection and Usage: By submitting your application, you hereby acknowledge and provide consent for the collection, processing, and sharing of your personal information. This includes but is not limited to your name, contact details, educational background, professional experience, and any other relevant data.

Data Sharing: Your personal information will be shared with UCY C4E and its network of judges, supporters, investors, sponsors, media partners, and external staff who participate, support, and contribute to the Cyprus Entrepreneurship Competition. This sharing is integral to the proper assessment, selection, and administration of the Accelerator / Launchpad Program.

Selection Process: During the selection process, the organizing committee will have access to the data you provide. Participants who are not selected will have their information promptly and securely deleted from our system.

Duration of Data Retention: For selected participants, your information will remain in the system for the duration of the program. Basic information may be retained indefinitely for the purpose of media exposure if such opportunities arise.

Sharing with Authorized Parties: Selected applications will be shared with the judges, committee members, investors, part-time staff, and any full-time staff of the University of Cyprus who are actively engaged in UCY C4E operations. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the applicable data protection laws and will be processed with the highest standards of security and confidentiality. By proceeding with your application, you are demonstrating your understanding of this notice and granting consent for the collection, processing, and sharing of your personal data as described herein. If you have any questions or concerns about the data processing, please contact us at c4e@ucy.ac.cy. Thank you for your participation in the Accelerator / Launchpad Program.