Privacy Policy for CC-CHIP (cc-chip.si)
Last Updated: 20. 1. 2026

1. Introduction

The website CC Chip.si (hereinafter: the Website) is operated in the context of the EU-funded project “CC Chip.si – Slovenian Competence Center on Chips and Semiconductor Technologies” (Project No. 101217674).

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and applicable EU and national data protection legislation.

2. Data Controller

Data controller:
Slovenian competence centre for chips and semiconductor technologies (CC Chip.si)

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana
Tržaška cesta 25, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
CC Chip.si  e-mail: office@cc-chip.si

3. Consortium Structure and Data Access

CC Chip.si is a consortium consisting of six member organizations:

• Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana
• Faculty of Computer and Information Science, University of Ljubljana
• Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer and Information Science, University of Maribor
• Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Nova Gorica
• Jožef Stefan Institute
• Center of Excellence on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology – Nanocenter Ljubljana

All member organizations have access to the personal data collected under this register for purposes aligned with the consortium’s activities. Each organization is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws and this privacy policy.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data/ Data protection

“This website processes personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).”

Personal data are processed on the following legal bases under Article 6 GDPR:

• Consent of the data subject (e.g. contact forms, newsletter subscription)
• Performance of tasks carried out in the public interest, related to the implementation of the EU-funded project CC Chip.si
• Legitimate interests (e.g. ensuring website security and basic analytics)
• Compliance with legal obligations applicable to the controller

5. Types of Personal Data Collected

Depending on the use of the Website, we may collect the following personal data:

• Name and surname
• Email address
• Organisation / affiliation and role (if provided)
• Phone number
• Message content (via contact forms)
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)

We do not collect special categories of personal data unless explicitly required and lawfully justified.

6. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data are processed for the following purposes:

• Website usage and analytics (e.g. cookies, google analytics)
• Responding to inquiries submitted via the Website
• Registration for events, trainings or activities of KC Čip.si
• Mailing list and newsletter distribution
• Mailing list and newsletter distribution
• Mailing list and newsletter distribution
• Ensuring the technical functionality and security of the Website

Legal bases for processing:

• Consent (e.g. newsletter subscription)
• Contract (e.g. event participation)
• Legitimate interest (e.g. stakeholder communication)
• Legal obligation (e.g. compliance with authority requests)

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies to ensure its proper functioning and to improve user experience.

• Strictly necessary cookies are used without user consent
• Non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics) are used only where applicable and in accordance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive

More detailed information is available in the Cookies Policy.

Cookies policy:

“This website uses cookies in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC).”

7. Data Recipients and Transfers

Personal data may be accessed by shared with: 

• Service providers (e.g. event platforms, newsletter systems)
• Authorities when legally required
• The European Commission or relevant EU bodies

No personal data are transferred to third countries outside the EU/EEA unless appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Data Retention Period

Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which they were collected, or as required by applicable legal and contractual obligations related to the EU-funded project.

9. Rights of Data Subjects

In accordance with GDPR, you have the right to:

• access your personal data
• Request correction or deliration of data
• Erasure of data (“right to be forgotten”), where applicable
• Object to or restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

Requests can be submitted to: office@cc-chip.si

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data, in line with GDPR.

11. EU Funding Transparency Statement

This Website is related to an action funded by the European Union under the DIGITAL Europe Programme.
All personal data are processed in compliance with applicable EU data protection law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy when necessary. Any changes will be published on this page.

The content of this website reflects only the views of the authors. The European Union is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.