The Shared Airspace Council (SAC) are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy and so we collect only the minimum data necessary to progress the business of the SAC. Your data is never shared without your consent and is stored securely. You can request, update, or delete your data at any time.
This Policy sets out when you use the Shared Airspace Council website how we achieve the above objective including when and why we collect personal information about users. Further explaining how we keep it secure and the conditions under which we may disclose it to others.
This policy is subject to change and so we recommend users to review occasionally.
By using our website, you’re agreeing to be bound by this Policy.
Controller
The Shared Airspace Council is the Data Controller and responsible for your personal data.
Contact Details
Any questions regarding this Policy and our privacy practices should be sent by email to admin@sharedairspacecouncil.org
The data we collect about you
Personal data, or personal information, means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. It does not include data where the identity has been removed (anonymous data).
We may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of personal data about you which we have grouped together as follows:
Identity Data includes First name, last name, username
Contact Data includes Email address, work address, telephone number
Transaction Data includes documents and downloads that you may have made from our website.
Technical Data includes (IP) address, your login data, browser type and version, location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
Communications Data includes preferences in receiving information circulars and distributions, updates and other related e-mailings
How do we collect information from you?
We collect information about you when you:
We make every practical effort to avoid excessive or irrelevant collection of data. However, we encourage you to contact admin@sharedairspacecouncil.org if you have any concerns.
How will we use your data?
We will only use your personal data in order to keep you informed about the activities of the SAC and information and activities relating to the objectives of the SAC
Where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.
Purposes for which we will use your personal data
The personal information we collect allows us to:
What happens when you visit our website
Like many other websites, the SAC website may use cookies. Cookies are very small text files that are stored on your computer when you visit most websites. A cookie does not give us access to your computer or any information which identifies you personally, other than the data you choose the share with us.
We may use:-
Google Analytics: to track how many visitors come to our site and how they found us.
WordPress: this site is built on the WordPress content management system which uses cookies to enhance your experience.
If you would rather not allow to cookies you can deactivate the cookie function on your web browser, although this may have an impact on your browsing experience. Further information about the use of cookies, including their deactivation, can be found at www.allaboutcookies.org.
Opting out
If at any point you would like to opt out of receiving communications from us, or would like to change the channels that we use to contact you, please click on the unsubscribe button at the bottom of any emails you receive, or email us, stating your preference at admin@sharedairspacecouncil.org
Who has access to your information?
We will never sell or rent your information, or share your data with a third party for marketing purposes.
Disclosure of your Personal Data
We may have to share your personal data and employ the services of third party service providers to help us in certain areas such as website hosting and sending you mailings. In some cases the third party may receive your information. We disclose only the personal information that is necessary to deliver the service and only work with trusted providers who have robust privacy policies of their own.
Examples of third party providers we work with:
We may release your data to a third party if required to do so by law, for example, by a court order or for the purposes of prevention of fraud or other crime.
We endeavour to the best of our ability to protect your data from loss unauthorised access or misuse by SAC or our third party service providers or suppliers.
How long will we keep your data?
We will hold your personal information on our systems for as long as is necessary for the relevant activity or until a user requests that we delete it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Accessing and updating your details
The accuracy of your information is important to us. You have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you so that you can ensure its accuracy. You can do this by emailing admin@sharedairspacecouncil.org.
Your legal rights
Under certain circumstances, you have rights under data protection laws in relation to your personal data.
You have the right to:-
Request access to the data we hold about you. To request deletion, correction or deletion of that data and to withdraw consent to its use.
If you wish to exercise any of the rights set out above, please contact us:- admin@sharedairspacecouncil.org.
Or in writing at :- Shared Airspace Council, Campbell Cairns, Craigellachie, Aberlour, Scotland, AB38 9SL
No fee usually required
However, we may charge a reasonable fee if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive or excessive. Alternatively, we may refuse to comply with your request in these circumstances.
We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal data (or to exercise any of your other rights). This is a security measure to ensure that personal data is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it.
Links to other websites
This privacy notice does not cover the links within the site linking to other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on each website you visit.
Changes to this privacy notice
We will review this notice from time to time. This privacy notice was last updated on 1st July 20 June 2025
How to contact us
If you want to request information about our privacy policy you can email admin@sharedairspacecouncil.org
You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk). We would, however, appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the ICO so please contact us in the first instance.
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