B2E CoLAB for the Blue Bioeconomy (B2E CoLAB) is a private non-profit association that began operating in 2019 with the aim of promoting a new blue bioeconomy, bringing together research, education, innovation, and the market—for a better and more sustainable world. Your privacy is very important to B2E CoLAB. This Privacy Policy aims to inform you about how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What is Personal Data?
Personal data is any information, of any nature and regardless of its medium, including sound and image, relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. A natural person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to a name, identification number, location data, electronic identifiers, or one or more specific elements of their physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity.
2. Processing of Personal Data
The processing of personal data consists of an operation or set of operations performed on personal data or sets of personal data, whether by automated means or not, namely the collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, dissemination, comparison, interconnection, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
3. Data Controller
B2E Colab is the entity responsible for processing personal data, which determines the purposes and means of processing such data. To this end, if the data subject needs to contact the data controller, they may send a written communication addressed to the data controller to the email address:
b2e@b2e.pt.
4. Data Protection Officer (DPO)
The data protection officer plays an important role in the processing of personal data, ensuring, among other things, that data processing complies with current legislation. Data subjects may contact the Data Protection Officer by email:
b2e@b2e.pt
5. Personal Data Collected
We only collect and retain personal data provided by users. We currently collect the following personal data:
- Name:
- Your e-mail address.
This data is collected exclusively for the purpose of subscribing to newsletters and communications.
6. Consent
Consent for the processing of personal data is obtained in an explicit, free, informed, and unambiguous manner. When a user subscribes to our newsletter, a clear option is presented to accept or refuse the processing of their data for this purpose. Consent is recorded and stored in our systems, along with the date and time it was provided. Users can withdraw their consent at any time by clicking on the “unsubscribe” to (to cancel, your subscription is present in every newsletter, or by contacting us directly via e-mail:
b2e@b2e.pt. Following the withdrawal of your consent, your personal data will be deleted from our databases, unless there is a legal obligation which requires the retention.
7. Use of Data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries or requests, such as, for example, to request information about any of our projects, services and events.
- Marketing and NotificationsSend email newsletters, updates, events, or any other relevant information related to the bio-based economy, in blue, and all our activities.
- The improvement of a Website: To analyze how users interact with our website to optimize your browsing experience, and to improve the quality of our services.
Legal grounds: for the purposes set out above are based on the following legal bases:
- Communication: Processing is necessary for the performance of pre-contractual steps or in the legitimate interests of B2E CoLAB to respond to requests and maintain effective communication with its contacts.
- Marketing and Notifications: This processing is based on the explicit consent of the data subject, obtained at the time of subscription.
- The improvement of a Website: This processing may be based on B2E CoLAB’s legitimate interest in continuously improving its website and user experience. Where applicable, consent will be obtained for the use of analytical cookies or equivalent technologies.
8. Sharing Personal Data
B2E CoLAB does not disclose your personal information to third parties, except when necessary in the following cases:
- Service providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who help us manage the website, send newsletters, or hold events. These service providers include the email marketing platform “Mailchimp” and other technical partners who ensure the functioning of our website. All service providers are required to comply with GDPR regulations and sign Data Protection Agreements (DPAs) that guarantee the confidentiality and security of personal data.
- Comply with our legal obligations: If requested by a competent authority or to comply with a legal obligation, we may share your information with the responsible entities.
9. Tempo de Retenção de Dados
Your personal data will be kept for only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. In the case of newsletters/communications, data is retained as long as you keep your subscription active. Upon cancellation of your subscription, your data will be deleted within a maximum period of 30 days unless there is a legal obligation which requires their retention for a longer period of time.
10. Data Security
The security of your personal information is one of our top priorities. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, theft, or unauthorized access. These measures include, among others, encrypting data in transit, implementing strict access controls, using firewall systems to protect our infrastructure, and conducting regular security audits. However, no data transmission or storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
11. User Rights
In accordance with the RGPD, you have the following rights in relation to your personal information:
- Access: You can request to receive a copy of the personal information which we hold about you.
- Fix:If your personal information is incorrect or out of date, you may request that we correct.
- Removal: You can ask us to delete your personal information unless there are legal obligations that may require a holding.
- Portability: You can request the transfer of your information to another controller, where applicable.
- Opposition: You may object to the processing of their personal information, particularly in relation to the purposes of the direct marketing.
- The limitation of the Treatment: You may request the limitation of the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of your data, or if you object to the processing.
To exercise any of these rights, you can contact us via the e-mail address:
geral@b2e.pt.
12. Use of Cookies
“Cookies” are small text files that are stored on your computer through the browser, retaining only information related to a user’s preferences, not including, as such, personal information.
13. Changes to the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be communicated to users via a notification on our website or by email, where applicable. We recommend that you check this page regularly to stay informed of any changes. The date of the last update will be indicated at the end of the document.
14. Contacts
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
b2e@b2e.pt.
15. Last Update:
Last updated: 23-may-2025
