Privacy Policy
Your privacy is fundamental to our service. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal data with the highest standards of data protection.
Aviator Connect GmbH ("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 use our aviation recruitment platform.
We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and other applicable data protection laws. By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
Data We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services.
Personal Information
- Name, email address, and contact details
- Professional qualifications and certifications
- Employment history and aviation experience
- Profile photos and identification documents
Professional Data
- Flight hours and aircraft type ratings
- Licenses and medical certificates
- Training records and endorsements
- Language proficiency levels
Usage Data
- Login times and session duration
- Search queries and filter preferences
- Profile views and interaction history
- Device information and IP addresses
Technical Data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system information
- Cookie identifiers
- Error logs and diagnostics
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR.
Consent
When you create an account or submit information, you consent to our processing of that data for the stated purposes.
Contract Performance
Processing necessary to fulfill our service agreement with you as a user of the platform.
Legitimate Interests
Processing that serves our legitimate business interests while respecting your rights.
Legal Obligations
Processing required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data.
Right of Access
You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a machine-readable format for transfer.
Right to Restriction
You can request limitation of processing in specific situations.
Right to Object
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer.
Contact DPOData Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data.
Security Measures
- End-to-end encryption for all data transmissions
- Secure data centers with ISO 27001 certification
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Multi-factor authentication for user accounts
- Automated threat detection and monitoring
- Employee security training and access controls
Data Retention
Active Accounts
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services.
After Account Deletion
Upon account deletion, we retain certain data for up to 3 years to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Anonymized Data
We may retain anonymized and aggregated data indefinitely for analytical and statistical purposes.
International Data Transfers
As an international aviation recruitment platform, we may transfer your data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions for countries recognized by the EU as providing adequate protection
- Binding Corporate Rules for intra-group transfers
Questions About Privacy?
Our Data Protection Officer is here to help with any privacy-related questions or concerns.