Revised Version: Imprint & Privacy Policy – ELINET
Last updated: 2025-11-20

Imprint (Impressum)

• European Literacy Policy Network Association (ELINET e.V.)
• Registered legal seat (Gerichtssitz): Cologne, Germany
• Registered office for administration (Verwaltungssitz): Soltau, Germany
• Registered in (Vereinsregister): Cologne Register of Associations
• Registration Number (VR-Nummer): VR 19879
• Tax Number (Steuernummer): 41/211/01501

Represented by / Responsible according to Section 18 (2) MStV (Verantwortlich i.S.d. § 18 Abs. 2 MStV):
Prof. Dr. Winnie-Karen Giera (Chairperson)
Neue Gärten 14, 29614 Soltau, Germany
Email: info@elinet.pro

Executive Committee (Board) of ELINET e.V.

The Executive Board of the ELINET Association currently consists of:

• Chair: Winnie-Karen Giera, Germany
• Secretary: Sandra Langer, Germany
• Treasurer: Maria Lourdes Dionisio, Portugal

In addition, according to the Association’s Statutes, the Executive Committee includes representatives or deputies of ELINET’s Task Groups (TGs).
The following Task Groups are currently active:

• TG Communication and Social Media
  Winnie-Karen Giera (Germany)
• TG Web Administration
  Jeroen Clemens (The Netherlands)
• TG Blogs & Dissemination of ELINET’s Work Results
  Sari Sulkunen (Finland) and Colin Harrison (UK)
• TG Webinars & Video Conferences
  Aoife Ahern (Spain) and Angela Colvert (UK)
• TG Fundraising
  Tiziana Mascia (Italy) and Jennifer Rowsell (UK)

External Links Disclaimer

All external links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.
They do not constitute an endorsement or approval by ELINET of the linked content.
ELINET assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of external sites or of subsequent links.
Please contact the external site for questions regarding its content.

Privacy & Cookie Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

At ELINET, we respect and protect your privacy.
We process personal data only as necessary for the operation of this website, for communication with members, and for participation in events and projects, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What information do we collect?

We collect information when you complete the contact form, voluntarily provide feedback, participate in events, or contact us via email or telephone.
Website usage information may also be collected through cookies.

How do we use your information?

We use your information to provide the services you request, to respond to your communications, and – if you consent – to inform you about events and activities that may be of interest to you.
We do not share your information for marketing purposes outside our organization.

Marketing

With your permission, we may contact you about ELINET events, services, and news by email, telephone, text message, or direct mail.
You may opt out at any time by emailing the Chairperson or replying to our emails with the subject “unsubscribe.”

How and where do we store your data?

We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfil contractual or legal obligations, or as long as we have your consent.
We conduct regular reviews and delete data that is no longer required.
If data is stored or processed outside the EEA, we ensure GDPR-level safeguards.
Our website is hosted in Germany and protected by encryption, fire walling, and continuous monitoring.

Access and correction

You have the right to request a copy of your personal data and to request rectification or erasure where applicable.
Please contact us using the details provided in the Imprint.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that help analyse website usage and improve our services.
They may also support remarketing of ELINET content.
You can configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies; some functions of the website may not work properly without them.
Further information is available at www.allaboutcookies.org

Other websites

Our website contains links to other sites.
This policy applies only to this website; please review the privacy statements of any external sites you visit.

Changes to this policy

We review this policy regularly and publish updates on this page.
Last updated: 2025-11-20

Contact

For any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or about your personal data, please email us, use our contact form, or write to the Chairperson at the address given above.