Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12/01/2026
The Erudite Empathy Platform accessible at https://erudite-empathy-platform.eu/, is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
Project Administrator – Erudite Empathy Platform
Only the project administrator has access to identifiable user data.
2. Personal Data We Collect
When you register and use the Platform, we collect the following personal data:
2.1 Registration Data
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Country
- Studying university
- Field of study
- Email address
- Password
Passwords are stored in encrypted/hashed form and are not visible to the administrator.
2.2 Assessment and Usage Data
- Responses to self-assessment questionnaires
- Test results and answers related to empathy and self-assessment tools
- Interaction data related to the completion of assessments
This data may be linked to your user account for research, educational, or analytical purposes.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:
- To create and manage user accounts
- To allow access to the Platform and its features
- To conduct self-assessment tests and analyze user responses
- To support educational, research, and project-evaluation objectives
- To improve the Platform’s functionality and content
- To communicate with users regarding their account or the Platform
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- Performance of a service requested by you (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
- Legitimate interests related to research, education, and platform improvement (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), where applicable
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
5. Data Access and Confidentiality
- User data is only accessible to the project administrator.
- We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties.
- Data may be used in anonymized or aggregated form for research, reporting, or academic purposes, without identifying individual users.
6. Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:
- Secure servers
- Encrypted password storage
- Restricted administrative access
Your data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
7. Data Retention
- Personal data is retained while your account remains active.
- Assessment data may be retained longer in anonymized form for research and evaluation purposes.
- You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
To exercise your rights, please contact: kyprianou.a.marios@ucy.ac.cy
9. Cookies and Tracking
The Platform may use essential cookies necessary for login and functionality. No profiling or marketing cookies are used unless explicitly stated.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Erudite Empathy Platform – Project Administrator
Email: kyprianou.a.marios@ucy.ac.cy
