Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AstroTech Insights ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website astrotechinsights.org (the "Site") or engage with our services.

By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by 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:

• Fill out contact forms on our Site
• Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
• Communicate with us via email or other channels
• Participate in surveys or provide feedback

This personal information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Professional information (organization, job title, area of expertise)
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve Site functionality, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Communication: Responding to your inquiries, providing customer support, and sending you relevant updates and information
• Service Improvement: Understanding how users interact with our Site to improve functionality, content, and user experience
• Analytics: Analyzing website traffic, user behavior, and trends to optimize our services
• Security: Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues, fraud, or security breaches
• Legal Compliance: Fulfilling our legal obligations and protecting our rights
• Research: Conducting internal research and analysis to develop insights and improve our analytical capabilities

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of AstroTech Insights, our users, or others.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and the choices you may have regarding your information.

5. Data 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 practices

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.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where we rely on consent as the legal basis

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@astrotechinsights.org. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including Germany and the European Union. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding 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

12. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal bases for processing include:

• Consent: Where you have explicitly consented to processing
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations to you
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, balanced against your rights
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is required by law

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.