Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

This website provides information about the MarTe project – Marine Technology Excellence Hub for Sustainable Blue Economy in the Baltics. The project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101186498.

The views and opinions expressed on this website are those of the project partners and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union.

The website is managed and maintained by Saaremaa Development Centre (Saare Arenduskeskus).

The purpose of the website is to share information about the MarTe project, including project activities, results, events, news and other relevant updates related to marine technology and the sustainable blue economy.

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date. However, the content is provided for general information purposes and may not always be complete or free from errors.

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, availability or privacy practices of third-party websites.

The MarTe website may provide access to project materials intended for sharing, such as presentations, reports, webinar recordings, publications and other communication materials.

When using or sharing materials from this website, appropriate reference to the MarTe project should be provided. Unless otherwise indicated, project materials may be used for informational and educational purposes. Where applicable, project-related research data and materials may be shared in accordance with Horizon Europe open science principles and the FAIR data principles: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable. If specific materials include separate usage conditions, those conditions shall apply.

By using this website, you agree to use it lawfully and in a way that does not interfere with its normal operation or security.

Users are responsible for how they interpret and use the information published on this website.

The project partners and the website manager are not liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of information available on this website.

We may update, change or remove website content at any time if needed.

We respect your privacy and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Personal data is collected only when necessary to provide specific services or to ensure the proper functioning, security and analytics of the website.

Newsletter subscription. If you subscribe to the MarTe mailing list, we may collect the following information. Comments or suggestions are optional.

Website usage data. Like most websites, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type and pages visited. Website analytics may be collected through standard analytics tools such as Google Analytics 4 (GA4), in anonymised or aggregated form.

This website is intended to provide general information about the MarTe project and is not directed specifically at children.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 through this website, newsletter forms or other contact forms. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without the consent of a parent or guardian, we will take steps to delete that information.

Basic website analytics may collect limited technical information, such as pages visited or device type, in anonymised or aggregated form. This information is used only to understand website performance and improve the website.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at info@sasak.ee.

Personal data collected through this website may be used for the following purposes:

We do not sell personal data to third parties or use it for commercial marketing purposes.

Personal data is processed on the following legal bases:

You may withdraw your consent at any time, for example by unsubscribing from the mailing list.

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Newsletter subscription data will be stored until:

Personal data may be shared only when necessary with:

All partners and service providers are required to comply with applicable data protection rules.

If personal data needs to be transferred or processed by a service provider outside Estonia, appropriate safeguards will be applied in accordance with applicable data protection rules.

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

If you wish to exercise your rights or ask questions about how your personal data is processed, please contact us at info@sasak.ee.

If you believe that your personal data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority.

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.

Cookies may also be used for basic website analytics and performance monitoring, for example through tools such as Google Analytics.

Some cookies may be used to collect anonymous usage statistics.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

These Terms of Use and Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality or project communication practices.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

Last updated: May 2026.

You are advised to review this Terms of Use and Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when they are posted on this page.