INC Privacy Policy

General Information 

The Nicolás Cabrera University Institute of Materials Science (INC), part of the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), was created on February 19, 1993. It is a multidisciplinary centre dedicated to research and training in the field of Materials Science. 

Your email address for general communications is , without prejudice to the email addresses contained in different sections of this website for specific activities. 

The website www.inc.uam.es is a domain owned by the UAM, through which the INC manages its portal, without prejudice to the existence of other electronic addresses that, occasionally or permanently, may also provide access to the contents and services offered through this website. 

  1. Data Controller

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain
Contact email:  

  1. Personal Data Collected

The INC may collect personal data through: 

  • The INC admission form. 
  • Any form available on this website (e.g., contact form, event registration form, etc.). 
  • Cookies used on the website (see the Cookies Policy – link to cookies page). 

The types of data collected are limited to those strictly necessary for each purpose and may include identification and contact details as well as professional or academic information relevant to INC activities. 

  1. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes: 

  1. To manage and respond to user requests submitted through website forms. 
  1. To provide information about INC events or related activities, when requested by the user. 
  1. To process applications for admission to the INC. 
  • Applications are reviewed by the INC Board. 
  • The applicant is informed of the admission outcome. 
  • Rules and conditions for admission are available on this website. 
  • The INC may publish the name, last name, and position of admitted applicants on this website, but will not publish or share any additional personal data. 
  1. To ensure the correct technical functioning and security of the website, through cookies as described in the Cookies Policy. 
  1. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing of personal data is carried out under the following legal grounds, in accordance with Articles 6 and 7 of the GDPR: 

  • Consent of the data subject for contact, event registration, and communication purposes. 
  • Performance of a task carried out in the public interest in the field of higher education and research (Article 6.1(e) GDPR). 
  • Legitimate interest of the INC/UAM in the management and publication of relevant institutional information. 
  • Compliance with legal obligations applicable to public universities and research institutions. 
  1. Data Retention Period

Personal data will be kept only for the time necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, and subsequently retained according to the data retention policies of the UAM and applicable Spanish regulations on public archives and administrative procedures. 

  1. Data Recipients

Personal data will not be transferred to third parties except: 

  • When required by law. 
  • To service providers who support INC web or administrative operations under appropriate data processing agreements. 
  1. Rights of Data Subjects

You may exercise, at any time, the following rights: 

  • Access to your personal data 
  • Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data 
  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) 
  • Restriction of processing 
  • Data portability 
  • Objection to processing 

You may exercise your rights by contacting:  

If you wish to have your account or data permanently deleted, you may request it under Article 17 of the GDPR. 

For any questions or concerns regarding the protection of your personal data, you may also contact to UAM Data Protection Officer: