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Privacy 
Policy

1. Introduction

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The AEROFUSE project (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable national data protection laws.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with the AEROFUSE website and participate in the Community of Practice.

 

 

2. Data Controller

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Personal data is processed under the responsibility of the AEROFUSE consortium.

The coordinating organisation is:

 

Airport Regions Council

Rue Montoyer 21, 1000 Brussels

For any data protection inquiries, please contact:

alena.maximova@airportregions.org

 

3. Purpose of Data Processing

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We process personal data for the following purposes:

 

  • To manage subscriptions to the AEROFUSE newsletter

  • To provide updates and communications related to the Community of Practice

  • To facilitate participation in project activities (events, surveys, workshops)

  • To improve the website and user experience

  • To fulfil dissemination and communication obligations of the project

 

 

4. Community of Practice

 

The AEROFUSE Community of Practice is developed and maintained by members of the AEROFUSE consortium.

 

Participation is voluntary. Any personal data shared within this context is processed solely for the purpose of facilitating collaboration, knowledge exchange, and dissemination activities within the scope of the project.

 

 

5. Types of Data Collected

 

We may collect and process the following personal data:

 

  • Name and surname

  • Email address

  • Organisation and professional role

  • Any information voluntarily provided through forms or communications

 

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and consented to.

 

 

6. Legal Basis for Processing

 

Personal data is processed based on:

 

  • Your consent (e.g. newsletter subscription)

  • The legitimate interests of the project (e.g. communication and dissemination activities)

  • Compliance with legal obligations under EU-funded project requirements

 

 

7. Data Sharing

 

Your data may be shared within the AEROFUSE consortium partners solely for project-related purposes.

 

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

 

Where external service providers are used (e.g. mailing platforms), they are contractually bound to comply with GDPR.

 

 

8. Data Retention

 

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above or as required by EU funding and reporting obligations.

 

 

9. Your Rights

 

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

 

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

 

To exercise your rights, please contact:

alena.maximova@airportregions.org

 

10. Data Security

 

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

 

 

11. Cookies

 

The AEROFUSE website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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12. Updates to this Policy

 

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

 

 

Last updated: March 2026

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