GDPR Compliant

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.

Last updated: January 15, 2024

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.

Profile creationMarketing communicationsOptional data sharing

Contract Performance

Processing necessary to fulfill our service agreement with you as a user of the platform.

Account managementJob matching servicesCustomer support

Legitimate Interests

Processing that serves our legitimate business interests while respecting your rights.

Platform securityService improvementFraud prevention

Legal Obligations

Processing required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Tax requirementsAviation regulationsCourt orders

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 DPO

Data 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.