‍Who we are
This website represents the publicly funded project BioBlock, coordinated by the Technische Universität Berlin as part of the DATIpilot initiative, funded by the Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR).
Website: https://www.bio-block.org

What personal data we collect and why
Contact Forms
If you use a contact form (e.g. via Formspree), your data (name, email, message) will be sent securely to the BioBlock team to respond to your inquiry. We do not store personal data on this website's server.

Embedded or linked external content
Pages and posts on this site may include links to or embed content from external platforms, such as:
●     Google Calendar (event schedule)
●     LinkedIn (project profile)
●     Slack (workspace access for invited collaborators)
●     Scientific publications or external websites
These third-party platforms may collect data about you, use cookies, embed tracking technologies, or store information about your interaction with their content. We do not control or access data collected through external services. Please refer to their privacypolicies for details.

Cookies
This site does not use cookies for analytics or advertising purposes. However, some external services(e.g., Google Calendar or embedded media) may set cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Who we share your data with
We do not share your data with third parties. Data submitted via email or contact form is handled by the project team and stored securely for correspondence only.

How long we retain your data
‍Contact inquiries are retained only as long as needed to respond and for project documentation required under public funding guidelines.

Your rights under GDPR
‍You may request:
●     A copy of personal data we hold about you
●     Correction or deletion of your data
●     Restriction of processing or objection to data use
To make a request, contact us at:
mariano.n.cruzbournazou@tu-berlin.de

Where your data is processed
‍This website is hosted in Germany. Communication is handled by team members at TU Berlin and project partners within the EU.

Legal basis for processing
We process data based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) and our legitimate interest in public project communication (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

External links and responsibility
This site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, functionality, or privacy policies of those sites. Please review their policies separately.

Contact
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For privacy-related questions, contact:
‍Dr. Mariano Nicolas Cruz Bournazou
‍Technische Universität BerlinStraße des 17. Juni
13510623 Berlin, Germany
mariano.n.cruzbournazou@tu-berlin.de

Policy updates
This privacy policy was last updated on 15 July 2025. Future updates will be posted on this page.