Last updated: 2025-05-22
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:
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Name and email address (e.g., via contact forms)
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IP address, browser type, and usage data
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Cookie identifiers and browsing behavior
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
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Responding to contact inquiries (based on your consent)
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Improving website functionality and performance (based on legitimate interest)
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Meeting 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.
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Contact form data: Messages submitted via the contact form are forwarded to our secure email inbox and may be retained for up to 10 years. This extended period supports organizational continuity, historical reference, and event-related communication. After this period, data is reviewed and securely deleted unless further retention is required for legal or operational reasons.
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Cookie data: depends on cookie type (see section 8)
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Object to or restrict processing
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Withdraw your consent at any time
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File a complaint with a 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 if you believe your data rights have been violated:
🔗 https://azlp.mk
8. Cookies
We use cookies to improve website performance, analyze traffic, and enhance your experience.
The cookies we use include:
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Strictly necessary cookies – required for the website to function properly
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Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site
We do not use marketing or third-party tracking cookies.
Cookie Consent
Non-essential cookies are only placed with your explicit consent. You can accept or reject cookies through the cookie banner on your first visit.
Cookie Management
You can delete or block cookies using your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Typical cookie lifespan ranges from a single session to 12 months.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. While we strive to ensure high levels of security, no system is completely secure.
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
Bosfor 7, Skopje-Ilinden, Republic of North Macedonia
