Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Altair Media is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of visitors to this website. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data may be collected, used and protected when you visit altairmedia.eu.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Altair Media is an independent editorial and research platform based in the Netherlands.
Website: https://altairmedia.eu
Email: info@altairmedia.eu
Location: The Netherlands
Altair Media processes personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Dutch data protection laws.
2. Data We Collect
Altair Media follows a principle of data minimisation and collects only the personal data necessary for the functioning of the website and communication with users.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
You may voluntarily provide personal data when:
- contacting us through email or contact forms
- subscribing to updates or newsletters
- participating in events or programmes (if applicable)
This information may include:
- name
- email address
- message content or inquiry details
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically for operational and analytical purposes.
This may include:
- anonymised IP address
- browser type and version
- device type
- pages visited
- time spent on pages
- referring websites
This information is used for website performance analysis and does not normally allow identification of individual users.
Analytics may be provided through privacy-friendly tools such as Matomo or anonymised analytics services.
2.3 Cookies
The website may use cookies to:
- ensure basic website functionality
- improve user experience
- analyse website performance
- maintain security and stability
Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Further details are available in the Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Personal Data
Personal data is processed only for legitimate and clearly defined purposes, including:
- responding to inquiries and communications
- maintaining and improving website functionality
- analysing website usage and performance
- sending updates or newsletters (with user consent)
- ensuring security and preventing misuse of the website
- complying with legal obligations
Altair Media does not sell, rent or trade personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Personal data may be processed on the following legal bases:
Consent
When users voluntarily subscribe to updates or submit information through forms.
Legitimate Interest
For basic website analytics, security monitoring and maintaining the website.
Legal Obligation
When processing is required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
Contractual Necessity
When participation in specific services, events or programmes requires the processing of personal data.
5. Sharing of Data
Altair Media may share limited personal data with trusted service providers necessary for operating the website, such as:
- website hosting providers
- analytics services
- email or newsletter providers
These providers are required to comply with GDPR and may not use personal data for their own purposes.
Altair Media does not share personal data with advertisers or data brokers.
6. International Data Transfers
Where services involve data processing outside the European Union, appropriate safeguards are implemented, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- service providers operating under recognised data protection frameworks
- additional security and compliance measures where necessary
7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Typical retention periods include:
- contact form messages: up to 12 months
- analytics data: anonymised and stored for performance analysis
- newsletter subscriptions: until the user unsubscribes
- server logs: up to 12 months for security purposes
Users may request deletion of their personal data at any time.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, individuals have the right to:
- request access to their personal data
- request correction of inaccurate information
- request deletion of personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- request restriction of processing
- object to certain types of data processing
- request data portability
- withdraw previously given consent
Requests can be submitted via:
Altair Media will respond to requests within 30 days, as required by GDPR.
9. Data Security
Altair Media implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
- secure HTTPS encryption
- protected hosting environments
- controlled access to systems and data
- regular software updates and maintenance
While no system can guarantee absolute security, reasonable measures are taken to safeguard personal data.
10. External Links
The website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.
Altair Media is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those services separately.
11. Children’s Privacy
Altair Media does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16.
If such data is believed to have been collected unintentionally, please contact us and the information will be removed promptly.
12. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, technical or operational changes.
The most recent version will always be available on this page.
13. Contact
For privacy questions, GDPR requests or concerns, please contact:
📧 info@altairmedia.eu
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