Last updated: 15th November 2025

Altair Media (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit altairmedia.eu.

By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Altair Media
Website: https://altairmedia.eu
Email: info@altairmedia.eu
Location: The Netherlands
We operate in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data We Collect

We only collect the minimum amount of personal data needed for the operation of our website and services.

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

• Name
• Email address
• Any message you send via our contact forms
• Subscription information (if you subscribe to updates)

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you use the website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring websites
• Basic analytics data (via privacy-friendly tools such as Matomo or anonymised Google Analytics, depending on your setup)

We do not use this data to identify individuals unless required by law.

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Measure performance
• Ensure basic security

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
A full cookie explanation appears in our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data only for legitimate purposes:

• To respond to inquiries
• To provide content and maintain website functionality
• To analyse website performance and improve user experience
• To send updates (only with your consent)
• To detect or prevent security issues
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on:

• Consent — when you subscribe or submit forms
• Legitimate Interest — website analytics, security, content distribution
• Legal Obligation — when required by law
• Contractual Necessity — if you sign up to specific services

5. Sharing of Data

We only share data with third parties when necessary, such as:

• Website hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Email service providers (newsletters)

These third parties must comply with GDPR and cannot use your data for their own purposes.

We do not share data with advertisers unless explicitly stated and only with consent.

6. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the EU (e.g., through hosting or analytics tools), we ensure:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs),
• Adequate protection standards, or
• Privacy Shield alternatives (if applicable).

7. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

• Contact form messages: up to 12 months
• Analytics data: anonymised and stored for performance analysis
• Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
• Server logs: up to 12 months (security purposes)

You may request deletion at any time.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

As an EU resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to access — request your stored data
• Right to rectification — correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 info@altairmedia.eu

We respond within 30 days.

9. Security

We use technical and organisational measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted SSL connection
• Secure hosting environment
• Access control
• Regular maintenance and updates

While no system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable steps to protect your data.

10. External Links

Our website includes links to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

11. Children’s Privacy

Altair Media does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
If you believe this has occurred, contact us and we will remove the data immediately.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes take effect upon publication on this page.

13. Contact

For privacy questions, GDPR requests or concerns, contact:

📧 info@altairmedia.eu
Subject line: Privacy Request