Privacy and Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2025-09-22

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by the Macedonian Air Traffic Controllers Association (MATCA), based in the Republic of North Macedonia.


2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

    • Name/business name and email address (e.g., via contact form)

    • IP address and web browser information

    • Cookies required for website functionality


3. Why We Collect Your Data

The data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Responding to requests via the contact form (based on your consent)

  • Improving the functionality of the website (based on legitimate interest)

  • Fulfilling legal obligations (based on legal requirement)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

All personal data is processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Law on Personal Data Protection of North Macedonia.


5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law.

  • Contact form data: Messages sent via contact forms are retained as long as necessary for organizational or historical purposes, or to comply with legal obligations. Once this need has ended, the data is deleted.

  • Cookie data: depends on cookie type (see section 8)


6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to processing or request restriction

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability in a machine-readable format

  • Submit a complaint to the supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email (see section 12).


7. Supervisory Authority

You may contact the Agency for Personal Data Protection of North Macedonia:
🔗 https://azlp.mk


8. Cookies

We use cookies for basic website functionality (e.g., sessions, contact form).

We do not use marketing or third-party tracking cookies.

Consent: Non-essential cookies are only set with your explicit consent via a banner on your first visit.

Management: You can delete or block cookies via your browser settings. Partial disabling may affect website functionality.

Duration: Cookies usually last from a single session up to 12 months, depending on the type.


9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, such as:

  • Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)

  • Restricted access to data

  • Secure storage of emails and contacts


10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.


11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy as necessary. Continued use of the website implies agreement with any changes.


12. Contact Us

For any questions about your personal data or this policy, please contact:
📧 zklm.org@gmail.com
Macedonian Air Traffic Controllers Association
7 Bosfor St., Skopje-Ilinden, Republic of North Macedonia