Privacy Policy

1. Data Collection and Use

We collect anonymous and aggregated data for the demographic and sociological analysis of global food trends. We do not collect personally identifiable data (such as name, postal address, personal email) from participants in our studies.

The types of information we may process include:

• Anonymized demographic data (age range, urban area, education level).
• Aggregated food consumption patterns.
• Sociological trend data obtained from public sources and our own studies.

Purpose: The processing of this data is exclusively for academic research, statistical analysis, and the publication of studies on urban sociology and nutrition.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our platform uses technical and analytical cookies to understand the aggregated use of the website (e.g., pages visited, session time). These cookies are not used to individually identify visitors or to create marketing profiles.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. Legal Basis and Data Sharing

The legal basis for processing is our legitimate interest in scientific research and the analysis of sociological data. Aggregated and anonymous data may be shared in academic publications or with collaborating research institutions. We never sell or share personal data.

We do not carry out international transfers of personal data.

4. User Rights

In accordance with applicable legislation (such as the GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access and Portability: Request confirmation about whether we process data concerning you and access the personal data you have provided to us.
• Rectification: Request the correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request the deletion of your personal data.
• Objection and Restriction: Object to our processing based on legitimate interest, and request the restriction of processing.
• Withdraw Consent: In cases where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact information provided below.

5. Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access or loss. Anonymous research data is retained indefinitely for longitudinal analysis. Personal data, if any, is deleted once the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled.

6. Contact for Privacy Inquiries

For any questions related to this policy, data processing, or to exercise your rights, you can contact us via:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.