Privacy Policy

European Centre for Clean Energy & Hydrogen (ECCEH)

Website: https://ecceh.org
Email: info@ecceh.org

Effective Date: 6 July 2026
Last Updated: 6 July 2026

1. Introduction

The European Centre for Clean Energy & Hydrogen (ECCEH) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable data protection legislation.

2. Who We Are

European Centre for Clean Energy & Hydrogen (ECCEH)

Website: https://ecceh.org

Email: info@ecceh.org

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please get in touch with us using the details above.

3. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:

Information you provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Organisation or company name

  • Job title (where provided)

  • Information contained in your enquiry

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visit

  • Referring website

  • General location (country or region)

This information helps us improve our website and understand how visitors use it.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide information about our services and research

  • Communicate regarding projects and collaborations

  • Improve our website

  • Monitor website performance

  • Maintain website security

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract

  • Legitimate interests

  • Compliance with legal obligations

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

Essential cookies are required for the website to function.

Where required by law, we request your consent before using non-essential cookies such as analytics cookies.

Please see our Cookie Policy for further information.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or delivering our services.

These may include:

  • Website hosting provider

  • Website analytics providers

  • Email service providers

  • Professional advisers where necessary

We require all service providers to protect your information appropriately.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

8. International Transfers

Where personal information is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Deliver our services

  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

11. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request transfer of your information where applicable

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, please get in touch with us using the details provided above.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

13. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please get in touch with us so we can remove it.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised "Last Updated" date.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:

European Centre for Clean Energy & Hydrogen (ECCEH)

Website: https://ecceh.org

Email: info@ecceh.org

16. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, please get in touch with us first so we can resolve your concerns.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Information on making a complaint is available on the ICO website.

https://ico.org.uk