This document outlines the rules for processing the personal data of users of the 'Catalogue of Validation Methods' website, as well as issues concerning the use of cookies on the site.
The administrator of personal data is the Educational Research Institute – National Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as 'IBE PIB') with its registered office at 8 Górczewska Street, 01-180 Warsaw, tel. no. (22) 24 17 101, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Questions and requests regarding the exercise of your rights, as well as questions about this Policy, should be directed to our Data Protection Officer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or to the Administrator at the address above.
Upon entering the application, the user's browser automatically sends the following information to the application server:
- the IP address of the computer sending the request;
- the website from which access is made (referrer URL);
- the browser used, and if necessary, the computer's operating system; and
- the name of the access provider.
- information about errors that occurred while browsing our website;
- Information collected via cookies or other similar technologies.
This data is processed by IBE PIB for the following purposes:
- providing services electronically in the scope of making content available on the website (the legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR — processing is necessary for the performance of a contract);
- analytical and statistical purposes (the legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR — the legitimate interest of the administrator in conducting analysis of users' activity and preferences to improve the functionalities of the provided services);
- possible establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, based on the legitimate interest of the administrator in protecting its rights.
Cookies
This website uses cookies. These are small text files that contain information and are saved by the web browser on the user's computer or mobile device's hard drive or memory when they visit the website.
The website uses cookies to enable browsing and use of its functions, and to collect and analyse information about users' visits, such as number of visits, average time spent on the website, browsing history, location, browser and system information, as well as other statistical data. This information is used to provide content that is relevant and tailored to users' interests. Where any of the cookies used by IBE PIB process personal data, this is done in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, i.e. based on the administrator's legitimate interest in ensuring the website functions optimally and is user-friendly.
Managing cookies
Cookies that are necessary for using the website are automatically installed on the user's device as they are necessary for providing the telecommunications service (data transmission for displaying content) and users cannot refuse them if they wish to use the service.
You can change your browser settings and delete cookies.
By default, the web browser allows cookies to be stored on the device; however, you can change the settings at any time to block automatic handling of cookies or to receive notifications when cookies are placed on the device. Detailed information about the possibilities and methods of handling cookies is available in the web browser settings.
Example options for editing settings in popular browsers:
- Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org
Google Chrome: support.google.com
- Safari: support.apple.com
Opera: help.opera.com
References to external websites:
This website allows users to watch videos posted on the YouTube platform ('External Sites'). Please note that we do not control the content or privacy practices of these sites.
The Administrator of this website is not responsible for any losses, damages or infringements relating to the use of external sites, nor for any information, personal data, content, practices or policies implemented by these sites.
Users are obliged to read the privacy policies and regulations of external sites before interacting with them. Users acknowledge that some of these sites may use their own cookies, tracking mechanisms and data collection procedures, which the website administrator has no control over.
Users access links to external sites at their own risk. If you have any concerns about the privacy protection practices or data security of external sites, you are advised to exercise particular caution and avoid providing any personal data.
This policy does not apply to information collected by external sites, and any enquiries regarding the privacy protection practices of these entities should be directed to the respective administrators of those sites.
Form
If the form for reporting website errors is used, the user's data (especially the email address and any other information provided in the report) will be processed to handle the report and provide a response.
This data is processed by IBE PIB based upon the user's voluntary consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR).
Providing personal data for the purpose of using the contact form is voluntary but necessary for handling the report (in terms of email address).
Data recipients
Recipients of personal data may include individuals or entities to whom the administrator is obliged to disclose data based on legal provisions. Data may be entrusted for processing to IT and hosting service providers.
Data processing period:
The user's personal data will be processed for as long as is necessary to achieve the purposes for which the data is being processed, or until an objection is raised (if the basis for processing is the legitimate interest of the administrator), whichever occurs earlier. If the basis for processing is the User's consent, personal data will be processed until consent is withdrawn or the reasons justifying data processing cease to exist.
The user has the following rights:
The right to access their data and receive a copy thereof; the right to rectify their personal data; the right to erase their personal data; and the right to restrict the processing of their personal data under the rules and in the cases provided for in the GDPR provisions.
Regarding data processed on the basis of consent, the User has the right to withdraw the consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.
In the case of processing personal data for the purpose of realising the legitimate interests of the administrator, the user has the right to object to processing for reasons related to their particular situation.
- In the event that the processing of data is considered to be in violation of regulations, the user has the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Office for the Protection of Personal Data (UODO) (address: 2 Stawki Street, 00-193 Warsaw).
Changes to the Privacy Policy
To ensure that the Privacy Policy continuously meets the requirements imposed by legal provisions, IBE PIB reserves the right to change it at any time.
Any changes or additions will be published on the website.
Privacy and cookie policy dated 10.04.2025 r.
