1. Introduction
AstroTech Insights ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website astrotechinsights.org and use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register on the website
- Subscribe to our newsletter or publications
- Fill out a contact form
- Participate in surveys or provide feedback
- Correspond with us via email or other channels
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Professional information (company, job title, industry)
- Research interests and areas of expertise
- Any other information you choose to provide
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visits
- Clickstream data
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and maintaining our services
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Sending newsletters, updates, and analytical content
- Analyzing website usage and improving our content
- Conducting research and developing new services
- Detecting and preventing fraud or technical issues
- Complying with legal obligations
- Communicating about events, publications, and research initiatives
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the information concerned and the context in which we collect it:
- Consent: You have given us explicit permission to process your information
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)
- Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations under a contract with you
- Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable laws
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Email delivery services
- Analytics providers
- Technical support
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).
5.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request copies of your personal information
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing your information
- Portability: Request transfer of your information to another organization
- Objection: Object to our processing of your information
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we relied on consent to process your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@astrotechinsights.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. When we transfer information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
AstroTech Insights
Kapellenstraße 18
81675 Munich, Germany
Email: contact@astrotechinsights.org
Phone: +49 89 7456 3291
14. Supervisory Authority
If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.