Privacy Policy
The protection of your personal data is important to us. This policy explains what data is processed when you use this website and what rights you have.
1. Data controller
The data controller within the meaning of the GDPR is:
Prof. Dr. Roland Brandtjen
European Region Research
Email: info@european-region-research.com
2. Data collection and processing
This website does not collect personal data through cookies or tracking tools. When you visit the website, the web host stores technically necessary server logs (IP address, date, time, page accessed) which are automatically deleted after 7 days at the latest.
3. Survey data
The scientific surveys of this project are conducted on the Unipark platform (EFS Survey, Questback GmbH). The surveys are completely anonymous — no personal data is collected. There is no linking of IP addresses to survey responses. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in scientific research) in conjunction with Art. 89 GDPR (research privilege).
4. Local data storage (localStorage)
Some functions of this website (particularly the research tools) use the local browser storage (localStorage) of your device. This data remains exclusively on your device and is not transmitted to any server. You can delete this data at any time via your browser settings.
5. External services
This website contains links to Facebook (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.) and the Unipark platform. When you click on these links, the privacy policies of the respective providers apply. No automatic data transfer to third parties takes place without your active action.
6. Your rights
You have the right to: access your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR) · correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR) · deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR) · restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR) · data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) · objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR).
Please direct complaints to the competent data protection supervisory authority.
7. Contact
For data protection questions, please contact: info@european-region-research.com
Last updated: June 2026 · This privacy policy may be updated as needed.