Privacy & Data Settings

Owned by Enrico Bonaiuti
Last updated: Oct 30, 2018
3 min read

To update your privacy and data settings, click on the "Privacy & Data Settings" (3). 

To have further detailed information about your rights on general, click on “Privacy & Data Settings” link. The privacy & data settings page is divided to two parts.

The first part (1)

Is dedicated to manage your privacy (1) and notification (2) settings.

The "" symbol next to each item gives a brief explanation to that item.

Privacy Visibility (1): Select which option you prefer:

  • Full: By selecting “Full” you accept to display all your personal data without any restrictions.
  • Essential: By selecting “Essential” you will hide all personal data from other users, with the exception of you Name, Surname, Institutions, Positions and main email (“Contact”). Admins and specific users with relevant roles (Project, Activities and Output leaders for example) will always be able to see your personal data in order to perform their duties (read the terms of Use & Privacy Policy for more details).


MEL news and updates (2): News and updates will keep you informed on the latest MEL enhancement, changes and features, as well as bringing up to your attention the latest publications visible on MELSpace and more.

Select which option you prefer:

  • All news and updates: Select this option if you want to receive all the notifications.
  • Only essential news and updates: By selecting this option, you will no longer receive news letters with the exception of those marked as essential by MEL staff.

After configuring your privacy and notification settings, click on “Save Changes”.



The second part (2)

Has the following:

  • Export your data (1): Click on “Export” to download all your data stored in MEL to an Excel file.
  • Review the Terms of Use & Privacy Policy (2): You have the right to review the Terms of Use & Privacy Policy and to disagree with. However, by disagreeing, you will lose your MEL account and your personal data will be erased.
  • Request Info on Your Data or Report an Issue (3): You can send a request to MEL Admins asking for information about your data or report any issue by writing on the text box and click on “Send”.

An Admin will receive your request and shall see to it in the shortest time possible. The Admin might require the assistance of the IP & Legal Focal Point of your institution, your center Admin or CRP Admin in order to resolve your case.

And finally, if you want to delete your account, click on “Forget Me”. By doing so, you will lose your MEL account and your personal data will be erased.