Privacy Policy for eprreporting.com
Welcome to eprreporting.com, home of the EPR 100 rating (collectively “we”, “us”, or “our”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content.
1. About Us
Website: https://eprreporting.com
Project: EPR 100 — independent rating and directory of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) service providers.
We operate as an informational, non-commercial platform. Our mission is to make the EPR service market transparent by providing a public directory and rating of service providers across Europe.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect only limited and necessary information:
a. Information you provide voluntarily
- When submitting a contact form, provider suggestion, or data correction request, we collect your name, email, and message content.
- If you represent a provider, we may collect company information, website, and public contact details.
b. Automatically collected data
When you browse the site, we automatically collect:
- IP address (may be anonymized),
- browser and device type, operating system, referral source, and visit duration,
- cookie identifiers (see our Cookies Policy).
c. Publicly available information
We may include publicly accessible business data about EPR providers (for example, from official registers or company websites) to maintain accurate listings.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
| To operate and maintain the website | Legitimate interest |
| To respond to inquiries and process submissions | Legitimate interest / Contract |
| To verify and update provider information | Legitimate interest |
| To analyze site traffic and performance | Consent (via cookies) |
| To comply with legal obligations | Legal requirement |
We do not use personal data for marketing or profiling purposes without your explicit consent.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to improve website performance and measure traffic.
Essential cookies are required for the website to function. Analytical cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) are used only with your consent.
For details, see our Cookies Policy.
5. How We Use the Data
We may use your personal information to:
- Reply to your messages or requests,
- Maintain and update our EPR provider database,
- Improve the accuracy and relevance of published content,
- Ensure security, prevent abuse, and maintain service integrity,
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We never sell or rent personal data to third parties.
6. Data Sharing and Storage
We may share data only with trusted third-party providers who assist us in:
- Hosting (web servers, CDN),
- Email and form processing,
- Website analytics,
- Security and anti-spam protection.
All processors are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
Your information is stored within the European Economic Area (EEA) whenever possible.
7. Data Retention
We retain data for as long as necessary for its purpose:
- Contact forms: up to 24 months after resolution,
- Public provider profiles: until removal request or verification expiry,
- Analytics data: per Google Analytics retention settings (usually 14 months).
You can request deletion of your data at any time (see section 9).
8. International Transfers
If data is transferred outside the EEA or UK (for example, via hosting or analytics), we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
9. Your Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data,
- Request correction or deletion,
- Restrict or object to processing,
- Withdraw consent (for cookies/analytics),
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for professional and business audiences. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 years of age.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our site includes links to third-party providers and official registers. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.
12. Data Security
We apply reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption, firewall protection, and secure backups.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates the current version. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
14. Contact
For questions about privacy or data protection, please contact:
EPR Reporting / EPR 100 Team
Website: https://eprreporting.com
