Created on 03 March, 2026
Privacy Policy
1. General information
The website https://www.chorus-project.eu/ is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how and why we process it, and what rights you have as a data subject.
This policy applies only to personal data collected through this website and does not apply to information collected offline or through other channels.
By using this website, you consent to this Privacy Policy in accordance with your cookie preferences.
2. Data controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:
ERTICO – ITS Europe
Avenue Louise 523
1050 Brussels
Belgium
Email: info@chorus-project.eu
ERTICO – ITS Europe determines the purposes and means of processing personal data on this website.
3. How we collect personal data
We collect personal data in the following ways:
a) Data you provide voluntarily
You may provide personal data when you:
- contact us by email or via a contact form,
- subscribe to a newsletter,
- register for events or stakeholder activities (where applicable).
This may include your name, email address, organisation, and the content of your message, as well as any other information you choose to provide.
b) Data collected automatically
When you visit the website, certain technical data may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address,
- browser type,
- operating system,
- date and time of access,
- referring pages.
This data is processed for technical, security, and statistical purposes and does not directly identify you.
4. Purpose and legal basis of processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- ensuring the proper functioning, security, and maintenance of the website
- responding to enquiries and communications
- managing newsletter subscriptions
- analysing website usage to improve content and usability
The legal bases for processing are:
- your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR),
- legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR),
- or compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR), where applicable.
5. Cookies and analytics
This website uses cookies to ensure its technical operation and to collect information about how the website is used.
Analytics
The website uses Google Analytics to collect aggregated and anonymised statistical information, such as:
- pages visited,
- time spent on the website,
- device and browser information,
- anonymised IP addresses.
These analytics tools are used solely to understand website usage and improve content and functionality. Where required by applicable data protection law, analytics cookies are used only after you have given your consent via the website’s cookie banner.
Embedded media
Some pages include embedded video content hosted on YouTube. When you visit a page containing embedded videos, YouTube may collect technical data and set cookies on your device in accordance with its own privacy policy.
Further details about cookies are provided in the Cookie Policy.
6. Newsletter subscription
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will process your email address and any additional information you voluntarily provide solely for the purpose of sending you the requested communications.
Newsletter subscriptions are managed using a mailing service or newsletter management tool, which may be hosted on our website or provided by a third-party service provider. Subscriber data is processed only for newsletter distribution purposes and is not shared with third parties for commercial use.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link included in each newsletter or by contacting us directly.
7. Third-party content and plugins
Some pages of this website include embedded video content provided by YouTube, a service operated by Google.
When you visit a page containing an embedded YouTube video, a connection to YouTube’s servers may be established. In this context, YouTube may collect technical information (such as your IP address and device information) and may set cookies, in accordance with its own privacy policy.
Embedded video content is used to enhance the informational value of the website. Where required by applicable data protection law, such content is loaded only after you have provided your consent via the website’s cookie settings.
Further information about how YouTube processes personal data can be found in Google’s privacy policy.
This website may also contain links to external websites (such as LinkedIn). Clicking on such links will redirect you to third-party websites that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
8. Your rights under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- request deletion of your data
- restrict or object to processing
- request data portability
You can exercise these rights by contacting info@connectedautomateddriving.eu.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:
Belgian Data Protection Authority
Rue de la Presse 35
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Email: contact@apd-gba.be
9. Data security
This website uses HTTPS/SSL encryption to protect the transmission of data between your browser and our servers.
While no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, we implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
10. Children’s data
Protecting children’s privacy online is important to us. This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal data through this website, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove such data from our records.
Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be set by this website (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services are used on the website (third-party cookies).
2. How we use cookies
This website uses cookies for the following purposes:
- to ensure the website functions correctly,
- to remember user preferences and consent choices,
- to analyse how visitors use the website so we can improve its performance and content,
- to display embedded content from third parties, such as video or media content.
Non-essential cookies are only used if you provide your explicit consent via the cookie banner.
3. Types of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, security, and access to protected areas of the website.
The website cannot function properly without these cookies. They do not require user consent.
3.2 Preference and consent cookies
These cookies are used to remember your choices regarding cookie consent and other preferences you may set on the website. They ensure that your selections are respected during future visits.
3.3 Statistics (analytics) cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and general usage patterns.
The information collected is used solely for statistical purposes and to improve the website’s performance and usability.
These cookies are only placed after you have given your consent.
3.4 Third-party content cookies
Some pages of this website may include embedded content provided by third parties (for example, video or media players).
When you interact with such content, third-party cookies may be set on your device. These cookies may collect information about your interaction with the embedded content and, depending on the provider, may be used for statistics or marketing purposes.
Third-party content cookies are only activated after you have given your consent.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via the cookie settings link available on this website.
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other websites you visit.
5. Legal basis for the use of cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning and security of the website.
- All other cookies are used based on your explicit consent, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
6. More information
For more information about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you can contact us at:
Email: info@chorus-project.eu